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

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Brain Break Bonuses

Help me give my students magnetic tile building blocks, sketch books and a white board to use during their brain breaks.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Paniku's classroom raised $658

This project is fully funded

My Project

RESILIENT, RESPECTFUL and RESOURCEFUL are some of the words I would use to describe my amazing fourth grade students. Despite the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their young lives, they continue to persevere.

The resources I am requesting will benefit these children by allowing them to express themselves through art (sketchbooks and whiteboards) and play (magnetic tiles).

In addition to supporting their artistic talents, these resources will support their social and emotional well being. It is my hope that they will build not only tile structures with their classmates, but positive relationships as well.

Ms. Paniku Waiakea Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Mini-Sketch Spiral-Bound Pad (6 x 9 inches) - 4-Pack - Sketch Book For Kids, Kids Drawing Paper, Drawing And Coloring Pads For Kids, Kids Art Supplies • Amazon Business $16.76 12 $201.12
Rolling Magnetic Whiteboard 46 x 32 - Large Portable Dry Erase Board with Stand - Double Sided Easel Style Whiteboard with Wheels - Mobile Standing Whiteboard for Office, Classroom & Home • Amazon Business $129.97 1 $129.97
Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks, Magnet Toys for Kids, STEM Approved Educational Toys,3D Magnet Puzzles Stacking Blocks for Boys Girls,100 PCS Advanced Set with 2 Cars… • Amazon Business $48.99 2 $97.98
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $29.57 2 $59.14
4 Pcs Large Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Erasers, White Board Erasers Magnetic Dry Erase Erasers Board Washable for Classroom, Home and Office Use (Gray, Blue) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$499.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$558.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.59

Total project goal

$657.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $657.24

1 Donor

-$657.24

Donations toward project cost

-$558.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.59

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