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Ms. Soriano from Waianae, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower STEM Creators: Fueling Innovation with Hands-On Materials & Prizes!

Help me give my students essential materials to spark creativity, hands-on experimentation and innovation!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Soriano's classroom raised $825

This project is fully funded

My Project

With these hands-on materials, approximately 500 students will have the tools to not just absorb knowledge but to actively create, experiment, and innovate.

My goal is to foster a deep understanding of STEM concepts through hands-on exploration, igniting a lifelong passion for these fields.

What makes my students truly special is their unwavering curiosity, resilience, and diverse backgrounds. They come from a community where resource challenges can be significant, but their eagerness to learn and their thirst for knowledge is boundless.

With your support, I aim to provide them with the essential hands-on materials they need to unlock their full potential in STEM. Additionally, we plan to introduce toy prizes as incentives to celebrate their hard work and dedication to their education.

By contributing to this DonorsChoose project, you will not only provide our students with the tools and motivation they need to excel in STEM but also inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Help nurture these bright young minds and empower them to shape a brighter future for themselves and their community. Join me in fostering STEM pioneers at Waianae Elementary!

Ms. Soriano Waianae Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 6 Lb. Play Sand Combo Pack - 2 Lbs. Each of Blue, Purple and Natural Sand with Castle Molds - A Fun No Mess Sensory Activity, Kids Fake Sand Play Set (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.74 3 $80.22
Maddie Rae's Instant Snow XL Pack- Makes 5 GALLONS of Fake Artificial Snow-Best Powder for Cloud Slime, Made in USA by Snowonder -Kid Safe, Non-Toxic -Science Projects, Holidays, DIY Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $14.69 5 $73.45
24 Pcs Walnut Unfinished Wood Craft, 3MM 1/8" x 12" x 12" Walnut Unfinished Plywood for Laser Cutting & Engraving, CNC Cutting, School DIY Projects • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Antive Electric Scissors for Cutting Fabric, Cardboard & Plastic – Rechargeable Cordless Electric Scissors with 2 Blades Included – Electric Fabric Scissors ideal for Crafting (Orange) • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
12 Pack 1/8 inch Basswood Sheets 12x12 Square 3mm Plywood Sheets Unfinished Wood Sheets Bass Wood Plywood for Laser Cutting Crafts Mini House Building Architectural Model Making Wood Burning Staining • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
60 Pack Valentines Gifts Glow in the Dark Exchange Valentines Bulk Toys for Kids Valentine's Party Favor Classroom Prize Supplies include 20 Light up Glasses 20 LED Headband and 20 Fiber Hair Lights • Amazon Business $37.79 1 $37.79
24 Pack Walnut Unfinished Wood Craft, 4 x 8 Inch - 4mm Thick Walnut Unfinished Plywood for Laser Cutting Engraving, School DIY Projects, Painting, Fretwork, CNC Cutting, and Wood Burning • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
10 Pieces Walnut Plywood Sheets for DIY 12 x 12 x 1/8 Inch Unfinished Craft Wood for Laser Cutting, Engraving, Drawing, Painting, and Wood Burning 3mm Walnut Hobby Wood Sheets (10 Pcs) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
TECH DECK, DLX Pro 10-Pack of Collectible Fingerboards, for Skate Lovers, Kids Toy for Ages 6 and up • Amazon Business $10.00 3 $30.00
25 Pack 8 x 12 Inch Basswood Sheets, 1/16 Thin Craft Plywood Sheets, Thin & Unfinished Wood Boards for Crafts, Hobby, Model Making, Wood Burning (200x300x2MM) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
KLT 18 Pack Stress Balls for Adults and Kids: Squishy Ball Fidget Toys, Stress Relief Balls for Autism, Stress Toys Squeeze Balls, Anxiety-Relief, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Party Favors • Amazon Business $24.45 1 $24.45
Galaxy Slime Kit 68 Pack, Mini Slime Party Favors for Kids, Slime Bulk Stress Relief Toys for Girls Boys, Soft & Non-Sticky, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Putty Slime Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Wakestar - 24 Pack LED Light Up Bumpy Rings Party Favors For Kids Prizes Box Toys For Birthday Classroom Rewards Treasure Box Prizes Toys Glow Party Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
80pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Mini Kawaii Squishy Fidget Toys Bundles Squishies Party Favors for Kids Gift for Easter Basket Stuffers Egg Fillers Birthday Classroom Prize Pinata Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
FSWCCK 24 PCS Wood Slices Bulk, 4-4.7 Inch Unfinished Natural with Tree Barks Rustic Wedding Centerpiece Disc, Craft Wood Pieces for Circles Craft Christmas Ornaments and DIY Table Decorations • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
TFoRibbon Blank Wooden Key Tag Key Chain Rectangle Wood Engraving Blanks 20 Pack • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Ktowepua Butter Slime Kit Two-Toned 11 Packed Fidget Toy, Educational Slime Toys, Birthday Gifts Prize Party Favors for Girl Boys Kids 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
20 PCS Stretchy Fidget Toy,Colorful Stretchy Strings Fidget Toy,Sensory Fidget Worm Stretch Toys for Children's Day Gift,Kids,Adults,Boys,Girls,Stress Relief,Calming and Relaxing Present • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
MUXGOA 20 Pack Basswood Sheets for Craft, Laser, Wood Burning, Wooden DIY Ornaments, Unfinished Thin Balsa Plywood Sheets can be Cut & Painted to Desired Shape(150x100x2mm) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
50 Pack Unfinished Natural Wood Rectangle Blank Pieces Wooden Tags Slices for Arts & Crafts, Painting DIY Decorations, Embellish, Burning & Staining (2.08” x 1.37” inches, 3mm) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Yazhiji 36 Sheets Temporary Tattoos for Kids Boys Girls Adults Great Party Favors and Decorations • Amazon Business $6.67 1 $6.67

Materials cost

$633.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.64

Total project goal

$824.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $824.27

2 Donors

-$816.90

Donations toward project cost

-$694.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$122.53

match offer

-$7.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$6.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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