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Mrs. Koahou Palalay from Waimanalo, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Critical Thinking

Help me give my students basic school supplies of construction paper sharpeners, dry erase boards and STEM activities to let their creativity flow in classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Koahou Palalay's classroom raised $732

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are a small school that has an enrollment under 200 students. As a school we practice inclusion. I am one of 2 second grade classrooms. My students thrive on hands on activities. Whether it is an art project or using manipulatives to assist in their understanding and learning. The students are thoughtful, creative and full of questions. They come to school every day with a positive attitude and ready to take on the day. I am extremely fortunate to be able to work with them every day.

My Project

These materials will help my students focus on learning; not whether or not they have the necessary supplies. It will also ensure that all the materials are in working order and are ready to be used on a daily basis. The use of white boards is a daily activity in my classroom that provides students with to share and explain their thinking and reasoning with one another. White boards are used for multiple subjects such as reading, math, social studies. The white boards also allow me to see their work, thinking and where they are struggling or having difficulty. White boards are an integral part of our daily classroom routine.

Mrs. Koahou Palalay Blanche Pope Elementary 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 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ES119 - Heavy-Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 2 $199.00
BJ7481 - D’Nealian Ruled Chart Tablet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 5 $89.95
LA138 - Write & Wipe Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 2 $69.98
KC70 - Write & Wipe Lapboard - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.99 2 $57.98
TS697 - Instant STEM Activities - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
TT223 - I Can Build It! Architecture Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
TT758 - Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Pre K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
TA50HR - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50RG - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50WT - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50LL - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack - Lilac • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50BU - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 1 $1.19
TA50SB - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 1 $1.19

Materials cost

$558.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$621.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.72

Total project goal

$731.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$731.47

1 Donor

-$414.50

Donations toward project cost

-$414.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$243.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$207.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$73.15

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$0.00

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