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Ms. McCallian from Wahiawa, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Brighter Futures

Help me give my students resources that will help support hands-on learning, fostering both cognitive and social skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McCallian's classroom raised $687

This project is fully funded

My Project

The resources I purchased will play a crucial role in helping my kindergarten students learn by offering hands-on, interactive experiences that make academic concepts more accessible and engaging. Young learners benefit most from activities that allow them to explore, play, and manipulate objects, as this is how they understand the world around them. The items I’ve selected, such as manipulatives, sensory tools, and learning games, will provide students with tactile and visual ways to grasp foundational concepts like counting, letter recognition, and basic problem-solving. These resources will help differentiate learning, catering to a wide range of needs and abilities in my classroom, making sure that every child has the chance to grow and succeed.

My students are incredibly special because they each bring unique strengths, challenges, and perspectives to our classroom.

They are eager, curious, and full of energy, always ready to explore the world around them. Some of my students have special needs and require extra support to engage with learning activities, but their determination and resilience are inspiring. Despite their varied backgrounds and abilities, they share a love for discovery and a joy for learning that shines through in everything they do. By providing them with these resources, I want to honor their individuality and ensure that each child has the opportunity to learn in a way that is meaningful and accessible to them.

Ms. McCallian Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wahiawa, HI View local requests 11 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OKKOSTAR Montessori Crayon Organizer for Kids - Wooden Colored Pencil Holder - 11 Cups on a Stand - Crayon Caddy - Marker Storage Organizer - Color Pencil Crayons NOT included (Standard) • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Garden Time Rug - Rectangle - 3' W x 4 ' 6" L • Teachers' School Supply $59.46 1 $59.46
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Medium (4 PCS)) • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Migargle Wooden Building Blocks Set for Kids - Rainbow Stacker Stacking Game Construction Toys Set Preschool Colorful Learning Educational Toys - Geometry Wooden Blocks for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $29.96 1 $29.96
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (Medium (Yellow+Orange)) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Little Folk Visuals The Very Hungry Caterpillar Precut Flannel/Felt Board Figures for Toddlers, Kindergarteners, Interactive Teaching 14-Piece Set for Flannel Board Stories • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 1 2 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
12Pcs Wooden Clay Tool Set Clay Molding Tools for and Art and Crafts Activities • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Lakeshore Dig & Discover Gemstones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
42 Items 87 Pcs Cutting Play Food Toy for Kids Kitchen Set,Pretend Cooking Fruit &Vegetables&Fast Food with Storage Basket,Fake Food for Toddler&Baby,Educational Gift for Girls Boys Children Birthday • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
TOP BRIGHT Kids Math Manipulatives Homeschool Supplies, Learning Toys for Toddlers 2-4 Years, Math Game Number Blocks Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Outus 12 Pcs Wooden Birdhouse Craft Kits to Build, 4 Shapes Wooden Unfinished Bird House with Watercolor Pen and Butterfly Sticker for Boy and Girl Arts and Crafts Bulk Painting Kits (Lovely Style) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
450 Pieces Christmas Wooden Beads, Christmas Snowman Wood Beads with 6 Different Cuty Face, DIY Crafts Beads, Christmas Crafts, Wooden Beads Ornament for Decoration Bracelets Pendants, Present Gifts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
hand2mind Orange Jumbo Sand Timers, 5 Minute Sand Timer, Hourglass Sand Timer with Soft Rubber End Caps Offers Quiet Pausing, Classroom Sand Timers for Kids, Teeth Brushing and Game Timer (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
WILLBOND 1300 Pieces Wooden Beads for Crafts Colored Wooden Beads for Jewelry Making Painted Assorted African Beads for Hair Natural Wooden Beads DIY Wood Beads for Adult Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Itsy Bitsy Spider Felt Story Flannel Board Plus Activity Pages Incy Wincy Nursery Rhyme • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
SUNEE 6 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with Binder Ring, 6 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $6.89 2 $13.78
Hasbro Gaming Cootie Mixing and Matching Bug-Building Kids Game, Easy and Fun Games for Kids, Preschool Games for 2-4 Players, Kids Board Games, Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
WATINC 35Pcs Pink Farm Animals Felt Story Board Set, Early Learning Storytelling Flannel Board Wall Decor, Farmhouse Educational Barnyard Domestic Livestock Interactive Play Gift Kit for Toddler Girl • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Oxford 2 Pocket Folders, Textured Paper, Assorted Colors (Blue, Purple, Teal, Orange, Pink), Contrasting Interior, Letter Size, 25 Per Box (53274EE) • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
WHQXFDZ 40 Pieces Butterfly Unfinished Wooden Butterfly Blank Wood Butterfly Shaped Slices Cutouts for Birthday DIY Painting Tags Wedding Home Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
hand2mind Jumbo 1 Minute Sand Timer with Soft Rubber End Caps, Hourglass Timer, Visual Timer for Toddlers, Kids Toothbrush Timer, Game Timer, Calm Down Corner, Large Classroom Timer (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting Pencil gripper Pencil Holder Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for preschooler Kids toddler Children Special Needs (3 PCS) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$515.95

Vendor shipping charges

$7.54

Sales tax

$22.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.05

Total project goal

$686.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$686.98

1 Donor

-$686.98

Donations toward project cost

-$583.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.05

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$0.00

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