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Mrs. Hirohata from Honolulu, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Challenge Accepted! Building Brilliance Together!

Help me give my students the engineering tools and building materials needed to help their bright and curious minds to soar.

  • $258 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

My Project

When students are given the tools to explore, create, and innovate, the classroom transforms into a vibrant hub of curiosity and excitement. STEM education isn’t just about science and technology—it’s about sparking imagination, encouraging persistence, and cultivating problem-solvers who aren’t afraid to take risks. With hands-on challenges that engage students in real-world thinking, children discover the power of their ideas and learn how to bring them to life. Each project becomes a journey of discovery where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and success is measured in teamwork, growth, and creativity.

By supporting this project, you are empowering the next generation of thinkers, doers, and leaders to confidently explore the world around them—with curiosity in their minds and courage in their hearts.

With your help, young learners will have the materials they need such as kid-safe building tools and craft supplies like pipe cleaners, glue and tape to dive deeper into STEM learning. Whether building bridges from popsicle sticks, navigating a maze, or engineering a solution to aschool problem, students will learn valuable skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Mrs. Hirohata Manoa Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Honolulu, HI View local requests 285 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Highland 2600 Masking Tape, 1 Inch x 60 Yards, 3 Inch Core, Pack of 9 - Lightweight • School Specialty $25.42 1 $25.42
Chumia 12 Pieces Single Hole Punch Handheld 1/4 Inch Hole Paper Punch with Grip Handles Circle Single Shape Puncher for Craft Paper Greeting Cards Scrapbook Notebook(Blue) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Aleene's Tacky Glue, Clear Gel, 0.66oz (18 Piece) • Amazon Business $19.07 1 $19.07
ZLemma Cardboard Construction Tool Kit 422 Pieces Supplement Kit, Educational Toys for at-Home Play + Classroom Learning | Reusable Cardboard Tools for Kids • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm,"Joy" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (91414) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mini Hot Glue Gun Sticks (Bulk Pack of 200) - 4" Length, 0.27" Diameter - Multi-Purpose for DIY Art, Crafts, Home Decoration, Sealing, and Repairing - Compatible with Most Glue Guns • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
9 oz Clear Plastic Cups, 100 Pack 9 Ounce Plastic Party Cups, Disposable 9oz Plastic Wine Cups Plastic Tumbles for Wedding, Plastic Cocktail Glasses, Plastic Drinking Cups, Plastic Punch Cups • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Selizo 600 Pcs Cupcake Liners Cupcake Wrappers Cupcake Paper Baking Cups for Cake Balls, Muffins, Cupcakes and Candies, Assorted Bright Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Bilinny Large Rubber Bands Heavy Duty 1/2 LB (About 120 rubberbands) - Made in USA - 4 Assorted Colors included - Long Rubber Bands Office Supplies for Files - Home & Kitchen Use - 7x1/8 inches. • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92
Mr. Pen- Pipe Cleaners, 324 pcs, 27 Colors, Chenille Stems, Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies, Craft Pipe Cleaners, Chenille Stems Pipe Cleaners, Pipe Cleaners Bulk, Fuzzy Pipe Cleaners • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
READY 2 LEARN Foam Stickers | Outdoors | Pack of 164 | Self-Adhesive Stickers for Kids | Perfect for Crafts and Party Favors • Amazon Business $7.85 1 $7.85

Materials cost

$174.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.81

Sales tax

 $7.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.62

Total project goal

$257.46

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