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Mrs. Golis from Kahului, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Brighter Futures With Educational Materials and Creative Supplies

Help me give my students educational building materials and creative supplies to enhance learning and build critical thinking and creativity.

  • $556 goal

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

My Project

The materials requested for this project, including STEM building materials, puzzles, math manipulatives, Magna tiles, and craft supplies, are essential tools to foster hands-on learning and enhance critical thinking skills for students. These items will create a dynamic and engaging learning environment, encouraging students to explore and apply mathematical concepts, build problem solving abilities, and develop creativity through practical activities.

STEM building materials will allow students to construct structures and experiment with engineering principles, and special relationships.

Puzzles and math manipulatives provide tactile learning experiences, making abstract mathematical concepts more accessible and enjoyable.

Craft supplies will enable students to express their ideas artistically while reinforcing STEM concepts through art projects. These materials will encourage students to think outside the box as they develop solutions to problems.

By incorporating these materials into the classroom, students will not only gain a deeper understanding of core subjects but also develop crucial skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and resilience. The combination of STEM focused resources and creative tools aligns with our goals to inspire students to explore and achieve in all areas of learning, setting a strong foundation for future academic success.

Mrs. Golis Pomaikai Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kahului, HI View local requests 20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
173pcs Kids Building Kit STEM Toys Building Blocks Toy Ages 4-8 Educational Construction Engineering Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boy and Girl Creative Kids Games Learning Activities • Amazon Business $31.53 1 $31.53
JIEJOYS Magnetic Balls and Rods Set, 100PCS Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Educational Stacking STEM Magnet Toys Gift for Kids and Toddler Age 3 and Up. • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Vintage Colors, Pack of 250, Pink • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnetic Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set - Game • AKJ Education $26.27 1 $26.27
Kids Building Blocks STEM Toys, 120 PCS Plastic Gear Interlocking Sets That Bends - Safe Material - Toddler Educational Toy for Girls and Boys Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
S&S Worldwide Stick On Eyes, Craft Supplies, 500/Pack (TR217) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
Yesland 6 Pack Plastic Storage Baskets Bins, 10.5 X 6 X 4.75 Inch Organizing Book Bins Baskets with Handle, Small Stackable Plastic Basket for Classroom or Home Organizing - Orange, Blue, Green • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
eeBoo Love of Sharks 100 Piece Puzzle with Poster for Kids, 27" x 18" Once Completed, 5 Years and Up. • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Math Hundred Boards, Laminated Double Sided Number 1-100 Chart Easy to Write Consecutive Number Counting Chart for Kids Classroom, Homeschool, School Supplies (10 Sheets) • Amazon Business $7.91 2 $15.82
JAM Paper 20" x 26" Tissue Paper, Green, 20 Sheets/Pack (1152352A) • Quill.com $12.57 1 $12.57
Mudpuppy Rainforest Glow-in-The-Dark Puzzle, 100 Pieces, 18”x12” –Perfect for Kids Age 5+ - Colorful Illustrations of Rainforest Animals, Birds, Plants and More –Award-Winning Glow in The Dark Puzzle • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Mudpuppy in The Forest Glow in The Dark Puzzle • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
100 Short Vowel Spelling Flashcards, Handwriting Cards Learn to Write CVC Sight Words CVC Words Games for Kindergarten Learning Activities, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Creativity Street Jumbo Craft Sticks, Natural Color, Pack of 500 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $9.07 1 $9.07
Buffalo Games - Pokemon- Pokemon Beach Day - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Families -Challenging Puzzle Perfect for Game Nights - Finished Size is 15.00 x 11.00 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Buffalo Games - Pokémon - Pokemon Birthday Party - 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Families Challenging Puzzle Perfect for Game Nights - Finished Puzzle Size is 15.00 x 11.00 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CVC CVVC Word Builder, CVC Word Games, Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Montessori Special Education Phonics Manipulatives Spelling Toy for Learning and Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Creativity Street Plumage Feathers, 2-5 Inches, Bright Colors, 1 oz Bag • School Specialty $4.57 1 $4.57
Didax Easyshapes Dot Dice Set - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$328.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $94.99

Sales tax

 $14.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$472.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.39

Total project goal

$555.94

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