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Ms. Tahara from Honolulu, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Strong Writers and Readers in Kindergarten

Help me give my students handwriting practice books and coloring books to help my students strengthen their fine motor skills and copy paper so I can print individual, age-appropriate decodable books.

  • $709 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

My Project

My kindergarten students come to school every day excited and ready to learn. They are energetic, curious, and full of potential. Many are still developing the fine motor and early literacy skills they need to become confident readers and writers, and I want to give them the best possible start.

I am requesting handwriting practice books and coloring books to help my students strengthen their fine motor skills.

These resources will support proper pencil grip, hand-eye coordination, and early writing development. Coloring gives them fun, focused practice in control and precision, while handwriting books provide structure and routine for forming letters and words.

I am also requesting copy paper so I can print individual, age-appropriate decodable books. These little books are essential for building foundational reading skills. They allow students to apply phonics knowledge in a meaningful, engaging way—boosting their confidence and helping them become successful readers.

With these resources, my students will gain the tools they need to succeed in both writing and reading. Fine motor strength supports everything from drawing to writing their names, and decodable books build strong literacy habits early. Your support will directly impact my students’ growth and confidence as learners—thank you for helping their little hands do big things!

Ms. Tahara Mokulele Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Honolulu, HI View local requests 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Handwriting Without Tears: The Fun Way to Master Handwriting For Kids (full-colour printing interior) • Amazon Business $12.98 20 $259.60
Social Emotional Learning Coloring Book For Elementary Students: A Coloring Book to Build Up Social Kindness, Confidence, Brain Development for Your Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 20 $179.80
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lbs., 94 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (51928) • Quill.com $40.69 2 $81.38

Materials cost

$520.78

Vendor shipping charges

$20.34

Sales tax

$22.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$601.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.21

Total project goal

$708.05

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