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Ms. Shana from Waikoloa, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Great Start

Help me give my students finger paint, Theraputty, sensory sand, and other great skill-building tools for a great year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shana's classroom raised $757

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My Project

Aloha! My special education preschool students love sensory items including play dough, kinetic sand, Theraputty, sensory paper, and finger paint. These items also help build skills like cutting and writing skills by working and strengthening fine motor muscles. Sensory stimulation is an important component of early childhood and this project allows each child the needed tools for a positive experience.

Other items included in this project are toys to build on sensory and small manipulative muscle groups, preparing students to write, cut, and other fine motor skills, including dough scissors and manipulative tool sets.

Project tagged as

Waikoloa, HI
Grades PreK-2
Students with Disabilities
Art Supplies
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Shana Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School Grades PreK-2

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waikoloa, HI View local requests

More than half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Washable Bright Color Non-Toxic Finger Paint 32 oz. - Set of 7 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $95.36 1 $95.36

Theraputty® - Extra Soft • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 2 $65.98

Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand - 10-Pound Bag • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99

Do-A-Dot Art Washable Art Marker Sponge Tip Applicator Brilliant Colors Pack of 6 (DAD103) • Staples $18.61 2 $37.22

Theraputty • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 4 $35.84

Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - Hispanic Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99

Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - Asian Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99

Pacon Easel Paper Roll - 18" x 75 ft, White • Blick Art Materials $7.72 3 $23.16

Roylco© Sensory Paper Pack - 36 Sheets - 12 in. x 12 in. • Nasco $18.00 1 $18.00

Play-Doh© - Set of 4 • Nasco $4.30 4 $17.20

Little Likes Kids Camping Outdoors Memory Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00

Magic Water Marbles - Clear • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Dough Scissors - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Lakeshore Little Hands Fine Motor Tools • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Magic Water Marbles - Multicolor • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Lakeshore Find Your Feelings Emotion Slider • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Ten Black Dots • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56

Materials cost			$481.24
Vendor shipping charges			$103.04
Sales tax			$21.17
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.22
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$642.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$113.41
Total project goal			$756.08
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$756.08
4 Donors			-$600.19
Donations toward project cost			-$536.42
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$63.77
Matching donations from our partners			-$125.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$106.25
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.75
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$30.89
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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

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