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Ms. Seu from Honolulu, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Seu's classroom raised $547

Economic Empowerment

Help me give my students Learn about goods and services via real-world incentives.

This project is fully funded

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Ms. Seu Ka'ewai Elementary School
Honolulu, HI Grades 3-5

My Project

Economic empowerment equips children with skills, confidence, and opportunities to build independent, successful futures.

Our "Dolphin Dollars" classroom economy system provides a unique, hands-on learning experience, particularly impactful for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who may have limited exposure to these concepts in their daily lives.

This project not only teaches financial literacy but also responsibility, collaboration, and positive behavior within our classroom community.

Students learn about limited resources, value, choice, practice saving, link effort to rewards, and explore entrepreneurship—gaining practical economic skills, better decision-making, and positive habits for future success.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Seu Ka'ewai 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Humble Crew Supersized Toy Storage Organizer with 16 Removable Bins, Walnut/Primary – Large Toy Storage for Toddlers Ideal for Kids' Rooms, Playrooms, and Nurseries - Modern Toy Bins for Kids • Amazon Business $63.29 1 $63.29
Takis Hero Pack Tortilla Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Case (128642) • Staples $40.89 1 $40.89
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Cracker and Cookie Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Food, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Champion Sports Rubber Sports Ball, Football, Official NFL, No. 9, Brown • Quill.com $13.94 2 $27.88
Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Party Candy Assortment - Candy For Every Occasion! (32 Ounces) • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Martin Sports Kids Soccer Ball Size 5 - Official Size & Weight - Classic Black/White Youth Indoor/Outdoor Ball for Physical Education, Team Sports, and School Activities, 27"-28" Circumference, Deflated • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 2 $19.72
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.42 2 $18.84
Champion Sports Extreme Series Soccer Ball, Size 5, Red - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $17.84 1 $17.84
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
Candy Variety Pack, 18 Count Assorted Lollipops, Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped Ring Pop, Push Pop, Baby Bottle Pop & Juicy Drop, Ideal for Birthdays, Party Favors for Kids & Gifts • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro HSBF7697 Perfection Refresh Playing Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Nerf Mini Foam Sports Ball Set - Foam Football, Soccer Ball + Basketball Set Soft Foam Sports Set for Kids • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Gejoy 4 Set Vintage Metal Jacks and Ball Toys Kit Retro Jax Game Classic Board Games Include 40 Pieces Metal Jacks and 4 Pieces Red Rubber Balls with Bag for Kids Adults Family Holiday Party Favor • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
tingbowie Light Up Memory Game Handheld Electronic Toys Color Memorizing Classic Board Games Quiz Game with Lights and Sounds • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers ,5" • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$380.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.30

Sales tax

 $16.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.03

Total project goal

$546.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.85

1 Donor

-$546.85

Donations toward project cost

-$464.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.03

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