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

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Ms. Balisi's classroom raised $998

Creative Hands

Help me give my students these materials for them to succeed. These materials will help me provide make our everyday learning meaningful and interesting. It will also help me to make interactive activities for my students special needs.

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Ms. Balisi Pu'uhale Elementary School
Honolulu, HI Grades 3-5

My Project

The printer and laminating pouches that I have selected will help me make interactive activities for our daily learning. Visual instructional materials are very important and effective for my students with special needs. That is why I choose these things. I know these will help me more in providing my students with great visual instructional materials that will catch their attention easily. Manipulatives such as activity boxes and counters will help my student understand math. Others will help them to be calm when they will have tantrums and bad days Thank you in advance and more blessings to come.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

7 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Balisi Pu'uhale Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Honolulu, 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

7 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - OfficeJet Pro 9135e Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer with 3 months of Instant Ink Included with HP+ - White • Best Buy Education $309.99 1 $309.99
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.50 1 $79.50
Early Language Activity Boxes - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Vtopmart 8 Pack Clear Stackable Storage Bins with Lids, Large Plastic Containers with Handle for Pantry Organization and Storage,Perfect for Kitchen, Fridge, Cabinet, Bathroom Organizer • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Farm Animal Counters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Game, Number Line Magnets, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Kindergarten Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Coogam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set, Math Manipulative EVA Number Counting Games, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
NEOROD Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Number Color Recognition STEM Educational Toddler Preschool Math Manipulatives Toy Set of 90, 2 Tweezers, 2 Dices, 12 Cards, Container • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag (Packaging May Vary), for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag (Packaging May Vary), for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Sensory Autism Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Magnetic Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Kinetic Sand, Soft Serve Station with 14oz Play Sand (Blue, Pink & White), 2 Ice Cream Cones & 2 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 5 and up • Amazon Business $8.61 1 $8.61

Materials cost

$766.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.50

Sales tax

 $33.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.62

Total project goal

$997.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.45

1 Donor

-$997.45

Donations toward project cost

-$847.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.62

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