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Ms. CHRISTINE L. ESPINA from Lahaina, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. CHRISTINE L. ESPINA's classroom raised $212

Brushing Dreams: Nurturing Artistic Brilliance in Little Hands

Help me give my students specialized art materials tailored to their needs is crucial in fostering their cognitive, emotional, and physical development.

This project is fully funded

Ms. CHRISTINE L. ESPINA Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Lahaina, HI Grades 3-5

My Project

Art materials for children with difficulty in fine motor skills is an investment in their holistic development. By fostering inclusivity, providing therapeutic benefits, enhancing fine motor skills, boosting confidence, encouraging creativity, and facilitating social interaction, these materials empower children to overcome challenges and discover the joy of self-expression through art.

By using tools that accommodate their needs, these children can gradually improve their hand-eye coordination, grip strength, and dexterity.

This not only benefits their artistic endeavors but also contributes to advancements in daily activities and academic tasks. The creative journey becomes a transformative force, shaping not only their artistic abilities but also their overall well-being and resilience.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. CHRISTINE L. ESPINA Princess Nahienaena Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Lahaina, 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL - GO3 Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $39.05 1 $39.05
Xylolin Montessori Toys for Toddlers, Wooden Math Number Blocks Counting and Manipulative Toys, Basic Math Game Preschool Learning Educational Materials for Toddlers Kids 2 3 4 5 Years • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
ARTEZA Watercolor Colored Pencils For Adult Coloring, Set of 48 Presharpened, Triangular-Shaped Drawing Pencils for Teens, Art Supplies for Sketching and Painting • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Speak and Spell,Learn,Learning Toys Educational Toy,See Kids Matching Games for Preschool & Kindergarten Ages 3 4 5 6 Year Old, Letter Learning Toy for CVC Word Builders - 83 PCS • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, Dozen (30075) • Quill.com $10.59 1 $10.59
Counting Animals Matching Game Color Sorting Toys with Sorting Bowls Montessori STEM Color Classification Sensory Training Early Educational Preschool Learning Toy Gift for Toddlers Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mandala Coloring Book For Teens: Reduce Stress and Bring Balance with +100 Mandala Coloring Pages • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mandala Coloring Book For Adult Relaxation: Coloring Pages For Meditation And Happiness • Amazon Business $4.43 1 $4.43

Materials cost

$139.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.65

Sales tax

 $6.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.77

Total project goal

$211.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $211.79

1 Donor

-$180.02

Donations toward project cost

-$180.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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