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Mrs. Takamura-Luu from Honolulu, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Build With Your Hero Heart and Empower Every Learner!

Help me give my students the opportunity for hands-on learning activities like LEGO building and celebratory events, I aim to create a more engaging and effective learning environment that benefits all my students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Takamura-Luu's classroom raised $1,000

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My Project

I'm planning hands-on activities like LEGO building and celebratory events to make learning meaningful, engaging, and effective for everyone. By using animal LEGO sets, students will have the chance to prototype their own inventions inspired by nature's designs. Students can use the bricks to create models of their own inventions inspired by animal adaptations.

"Let's give my students the chance to learn by doing!

This project aims to make learning more fun, relevant, and memorable for all students by incorporating hands-on STEM activities. Our class will gain the opportunity to build their designs, applying engineering principles. They will solve math problems with manipulatives, reinforcing mathematical concepts. They will also engage in celebratory events like Month of the Military Child "Purple Up Day" and our annual Superhero promotion ceremony at the end of the year. These events bridge the gap between school and home, providing a welcoming space for families to participate in their children's learning journey, see their progress firsthand, and build strong relationships with the school community.

"What makes my students special? They are empowered learners, building their own hero journeys within our inclusive classroom, truly building with their hero hearts. We foster a hero mindset that celebrates growth, perseverance, and the power of collaboration, ensuring that we empower every learner. Here, every student is valued, every voice is heard, and every learner is empowered to reach their full potential."

Mrs. Takamura-Luu Red Hill Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Honolulu, HI View local requests 18 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIZ-PRO Double-Sided Mobile Whiteboard, 48 x 36 Inches, Magnetic Rolling Dry Erase White Board on Wheels with Aluminium Frame and Stand • Amazon Business $115.00 1 $115.00
burgkidz Educational Toy Classic Big Size Bricks Building Blocks, Large Compatible Animal Building Bricks with Reusable Storage Bucket Gift for Boy Girl Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $37.88 2 $75.76
Bmag Balance Math Toys, 3 in 1 Counting Stacking and Balancing Math Learning Game for Kids, STEM Learning Activities Educational Toys with 30 Bears, 10 Numberblocks, 1 Tweezers, 11 Activity Cards • Amazon Business $18.59 3 $55.77
Pop Blocks Fidget Toys, Rainbow Silicone Popper Infinity DIY Building Blocks CVC Words Learning Phonics Color Recognition Game Anxiety Stress Reliever Autistic Sensory Toy (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
LOLO TOYS Large Building Foam Blocks for Toddlers – Giant Jumbo Big Building Blocks (30 Pieces) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Learning Resources Super Strong Magnetic Hooks - 4 Pieces Sign Holders, Classroom Hooks, Teacher Supplies,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.39 2 $36.78
HOGOKIDS Party Favors for Kids - 20 Pack Animals Building Blocks Toy for Easter Gifts Goodie Bags Stocking Stuffer Classroom Prizes Building Set, Valentines Day Birthday Gift for Boys Girls Ages 6-12+ • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Classroom Headphones Bulk 5 Pack, Student On Ear Color Varieties, Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids, for Online Learning and Travel, Noise Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Black) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
SkillEase Story Cues 2 Skilled Sequencing Cards, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Skills Game, English Language Learners Games, Storytelling Cards, Sentence Building and Picture Cards • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Logical Road Builder Games, STEM Family Board Game, Large Educational Smart Brain Teasers Puzzles Toys, Preschool Learning Early Montessori Birthday Gifts for Kids Boys Girls Age 4-8 Year Old • Amazon Business $33.98 1 $33.98
ADJOY Kids Superhero Capes and Masks for Birthday Party - Child Party Capes Bulk Pack of 28 Pcs (14 Sets) • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Hooshing 12PCS/24PCS Pom Poms Cheerleading Metallic Foil Cheer Pom Poms with Plastic Handles for Rooters Cheering Squad Team Spirit Sports • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Klutz LEGO Gear Bots Kit • Blick Art Materials $20.63 1 $20.63
INFUN Dry Erase Pockets - 30 Pack，Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Sleeves, Multicolored Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves for Classroom Organization & Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
EZLucky Purple Carpet Runner for Party, 2.6X15ft, 130GSM Felt Non-Woven with Double-Sided No Traces Adhesive Sticke, Aisle Runner for Wedding, Movie Theme Party Decos, Pink Runway Rug for Prom • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Balloon Stand Kit 7 Sets of Table Balloon Stand Holder Balloons Decorations for Party, Birthday Wedding Anniversary and other festive decorations • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Forvencer Binder Pocket, 24 Pack Super Heavyweight Poly Binder Pocket with Hook and Loop Fasteners Closure, Binder Folders Side Loading, 3 Ring Binder Pocket, Letter Size, 8 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Motioneering - 56 Pieces, Ages 5+STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Kaemi 64Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids Desk Pets Pencil Erasers Puzzle Erasers Animals Bulk 3D Erasers Take Apart Erasers Toys for Party Favors Treasure Box Games Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Aizweb Student Place Value Flip Chart - Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom - Double-Sided with Whole Numbers and Base Ten Blocks • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Junior Learning JL204 Addition Flashcards Medium • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
DEWEL Colored Masking Tape 1 Inch,6 Rolls 22 Yard Rainbow Color Teacher Tape for Classroom Supplies Decoration, Painter Paper Tape Washi Tape Art Craft Tape for Kid, Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Classic Fairytale Keepsake Storybook • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mr. Pen- Food Erasers, 30Pcs, Take Apart Erasers, Fun Erasers for Kids, Food Erasers for Kids, Mini Erasers for Kids, Puzzle Erasers for Kids, Pencil Erasers for Kids, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$756.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.57

Sales tax

 $33.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.90

Total project goal

$999.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $999.32

1 Donor

-$999.32

Donations toward project cost

-$849.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.90

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