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Ms. Ostebo from Clearwater, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's All About That Base (Ten)!

Help me give my students an engaging way to learn about place value!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ostebo's classroom raised $201

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their incredible curiosity and determination. Every day, they come to school ready to learn, even when life outside the classroom presents challenges. My students face challenges in their lives often, but they never let that stop them from reaching for big dreams. Their resilience and enthusiasm inspire me daily.

Math can sometimes feel intimidating, especially when concepts like place value seem abstract.

That’s why I’m so excited about these hand flip boards! They turn tricky numbers into something tangible—something my students can literally hold in their hands and manipulate. These tools will help build their confidence and deepen their understanding of numbers, making math more engaging and accessible.

With your support, my students will get the chance to learn in a way that meets them where they are and propels them forward. Thank you for believing in them—they're worth it.

Ms. Ostebo Sandy Lane Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Clearwater, FL View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Place Value Answer Board, Dry Erase Board Sets, Dry Erase Paddles, Math Classroom Supplies, Base 10 Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, 1st Grade Math Materials (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $22.99 6 $137.94

Materials cost

$137.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.00

Total project goal

$200.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$200.01

1 Donor

-$200.01

Donations toward project cost

-$170.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

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$0.00

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