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Ms. Iwaishi from Waimanalo, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Combatting the Effects of COVID II

Help me give my students a laminator, lamination film, dry erase clipboards/markers, stone manipulatives, natural wood circles, paint sticks, and a doll to help create a sense of agency and belonging in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Iwaishi's classroom raised $743

This project is fully funded

My Project

My children are the ones born directly before or during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although they are creative, imaginative, and caring individuals, I can see the effects of COVID on their social, communication, and academic skills. This is their first year in a school setting, but I can already see some improvements from the beginning of the school year.

The materials I am requesting will help to encourage their sense of belonging and community in our class, as well as help to promote their sense of agency and identity.

The laminator and film will be used to create manipulatives that can be used for literacy and math games. The dry erase clipboards and markers will be used as my children discover their campus and record their observations. The wood circles and stones will add a dimension to their Loose Parts play that encourages young minds to think. The paint sticks will allow my children to put their thinking on papter. And finally, the doll that will be added to our dramatic play center where they can demonstrate how to care for others. Lend your helping hand to help combat the effects of COVID-19!

Ms. Iwaishi Waimanalo Elementary Intermediate School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waimanalo, HI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GBC Thermal Laminator Machine, Fusion 3100L, 12 Inch, 1 Min Warm-up, 3-7 Mil, with 30 EZUse Laminating Pouches for Home, Office and Classroom, Black (1703076) • Amazon Business $186.64 1 $186.64
GBC Thermal Laminating Sheets / Pouches, Menu Size, 3 Mil, EZUse, 100-Count (3200720) • Amazon Business $72.99 2 $145.98
Crayola Quick Dry Paint Sticks, Assorted Colors, Washable Paint Set for Kids, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.97 5 $49.85
Trade Quest Small Memo Size 6'' x 9'' Clipboards Low Profile Clip Dry Erase Surface (Pack of 12) (Small) • Amazon Business $17.45 2 $34.90
maxtek Magnetic Whiteboard Markers - 12 Count Colorful Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers with Eraser for Kids, Low Odor Thin Markers for Calendar Boards • Amazon Business $6.98 5 $34.90
15" Realistic Soft Body Baby Doll with Open/Close Eyes | JC Toys - Berenguer Boutique | 10 Piece Gift Set with Bottle, Rattle, Pacifier & Accessories | Pink | Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $30.37 1 $30.37
Clipboard Dry Erase Surface 9'' x 12.5'' Letter Size Low Profile Clip Whiteboard (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Philorn Natural Wood Slices for Centerpieces 10 Pcs 5.1-5.5 inch Unfinished Wood Rounds with Bark Wooden Circles for Crafts, Tree Slices for DIY Arts Crafts Rustic Wedding Decorations Christmas Orname • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
QINJIEJIE 1.76LBS/800G Polished Stones Tumbled Crystals Bulk Natural Colored Gemstones Irregular Chakra Quartz Rocks Set Decorative Landscape Stone for Vase Reiki Home Decor Energy Therapy Gifts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SigMntun Polished Stone Set - 72 Pcs Handpicked Natural Tumbled Stones and Crystals Bulk for Healing, Reiki, Meditation, Witchcraft and Home Decor • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$567.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$631.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.36

Total project goal

$742.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$742.38

1 Donor

-$742.38

Donations toward project cost

-$631.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.36

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$0.00

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