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Mrs. Kato from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Button Up Positivity!

Help me give my students the ability to create positive affirmation buttons as a means of fostering a supportive and encouraging environment within our classroom and beyond.

  • $627 goal

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

My Project

What I admire most about my students is their boundless creativity and their innate capacity for kindness, qualities that will shine brightly as they embark on this button-making project.

The button maker molds will allow us to create buttons that empower them with hands-on learning, and transforming their artistic visions into tangible objects.

The button molds will introduce them to the precision of design and the satisfying process of assembly, fostering their fine motor skills and attention to detail. Finally, the ink for printing will be the vibrant medium through which their positive affirmations take form, allowing them to personalize their messages and understand how visual communication can uplift and connect with others.

Through each resource, they will not only learn practical skills but also experience the joy of creating something meaningful to share with their peers, amplifying their ability to spread positivity throughout their community.

Mrs. Kato Ilima Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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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.

Ewa Beach, 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChiButtons 75mm (3") Interchangeable Round Die Moulds-S1 + Free Pin Button Components (100 sets) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
HP 210A Magenta Toner Cartridge | Works Color Laserjet Pro 4201, Color Laserjet Pro MFP 4301 Series | W2103A • Amazon Business $94.71 1 $94.71
HP 206A Cyan Toner Cartridge | Works with HP Color LaserJet Pro M255, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M282, M283 Series | W2111A • Amazon Business $72.49 1 $72.49
ChiButtons 37mm Versa-Back Keychain Round [Metric System] (100 Sets) • Amazon Business $50.49 1 $50.49
Button Maker Mold 1 inch/25mm - Interchangeable Die Mold Button Maker Machine Mould Suitable for Slide Rail Button Maker Machine Pin Maker Machine Button Press • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99

Materials cost

$413.67

Vendor shipping charges

 $64.82

Sales tax

 $18.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$532.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.04

Total project goal

$626.94

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