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

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Empower Summer Learning With Fine Motor, STEAM, and Storytelling!

Help me give my students a chance to strengthen their fine motor skills with essential summer school supplies, including STEAM craft materials, engaging books for school and home reading, and storytelling tools to inspire creativity and learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. K's classroom raised $370

This project is fully funded

My Project

This summer, I want to provide my students with resources that will strengthen their fine motor skills, ignite their curiosity through STEAM activities, and encourage family engagement through storytelling and reading.

During summer school, young learners need extra support to continue building essential skills.

Fine motor development is crucial for handwriting, cutting, and manipulating small objects. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) crafts encourage problem-solving, exploration, and creativity. Books and storytelling tools will help foster a love of reading while also providing opportunities for students to connect with their families through shared stories.

With your generous support, I hope to provide my students with:

-Fine Motor Tools: Playdough, tweezers, putty, and lacing beads to strengthen hand muscles.

-STEAM Craft Materials: wooden crafts, canvas, and legos

Books: A variety of diverse and engaging books to read at school and take home to share with family.

-Storytelling Props: Puppets, felt board stories, and storytelling kits to help students develop language and narrative skills.

By funding this project, you will help my students:

-Strengthen fine motor skills essential for writing and self-care tasks.

-Engage in hands-on STEAM learning, developing creativity and problem-solving abilities.

-Build a love of reading and storytelling, fostering literacy skills and family connections.

Your support will make a world of difference for my students this summer, providing them with meaningful learning experiences that will prepare them for success in the upcoming school year. Mahalo for considering our classroom and helping to inspire the next generation of learners!

Ms. K Makaha Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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
Exercise Putty - Therapy Putty - Play Putty for Kids (6 Pack, 1.8-oz Each) Hand Exercise Rehabilitation, Stress and Anxiety Relief, Increase fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength. - CLOUD PUTTY • Amazon Business $18.04 3 $54.12
Tyrannosaurus Rex (StoryBots) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $2.19 15 $32.85
Colorations Regular Size Triangular Crayon Class Pack, 16 Colors, 13 of Each, Set of 208, Easy to Hold & Grip, Toddler, Non Toxic, Kids, Bulk School Supplies, Triangle • Amazon Business $25.13 1 $25.13
COYMOS 24 Pcs Ceramic Tiles for Crafts Ceramic Coasters for Crafts Blank White Unglazed Ceramic Tile for Painting, Alcohol Ink, Acrylic Pouring - DIY Coaster - Cork Backing Pads Included (4x4 inch) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
QANIY Aqua Fairy Water Gel Kit - DIY Magic Water Elf Toys with 20 Gels & 24 Molds - Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Gejoy 16 Pcs Sock Puppet Kit Kids Adult Hand Puppet Making Kit Hand Puppet Craft Toys Kit DIY Personal Puppets Pompoms Storytelling Role Play Party Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Gejoy 15 Pieces 12 Inch Wooden Snakes Unfinished Wiggly Jointed Flexible Wood Snakes to Paint Blank Canvas Animal Model for Arts and Crafts Halloween Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
12 Pieces Wood DIY Car Toys, Unfinished Wooden Cars, Crafts for Students Home Activities, Easy Woodworking and Family Time Set • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
BAPHILE 12 Pack DIY Wood Planes，Mini Airplane Paint and Decorate Wooden Airplane Craft Kits with Decorate Tools for Kids School Craft Decor Projects • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Creative Kids Magic Bouncy Balls - DIY STEM Toys - Science Kit for Kids - 25 Multicolor Bags & 5 Molds Makes Up to 43 Balls • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Air Dry Clay (5lbs), Natural White Modeling Clay for Kids, Sculpting Material, Bulk Craft Supplies for School Classrooms • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
Rimobul Assorted Designs Dough Extruders Set - Set of 10 - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
YIQUDUO 140,000 Pcs Colorful Water Beads Non Toxic, Rainbow Mix Jelly Water Gel Beads for Vases Filler,Plants, Wedding and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59

Materials cost

$268.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.41

Total project goal

$369.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $369.38

1 Donor

-$369.38

Donations toward project cost

-$313.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.41

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