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Mrs. Nahl from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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EmpowerED: Enhancing Education With Books and Math Manipulatives

Help me give my students essential educational resources, including a comic book series set for our class library and a fraction manipulatives set for each student, fostering a dynamic learning environment conducive to their academic growth and success.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nahl's classroom raised $747

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My Project

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted fourth-grade students both academically and emotionally. Academically, many students have experienced learning loss due to disruptions in traditional classroom instruction, reduced access to resources, and challenges with remote learning platforms. Without regular interaction with teachers and peers, students may have struggled to grasp key concepts in subjects like math and literacy. Emotionally, the isolation and uncertainty brought about by the pandemic have led to increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness among fourth-grade students, impacting their overall well-being and ability to engage in learning.

Books and math tools play a crucial role in addressing these challenges.

Firstly, books provide students with opportunities to escape into imaginative worlds, explore diverse perspectives, and enhance their literacy skills. Reading can serve as a source of comfort and connection during difficult times, fostering emotional resilience and empathy. Additionally, math manipulatives offer hands-on experiences that make abstract mathematical concepts more tangible and accessible for students. By engaging in interactive activities with hands-on fraction tools and manipulatives, fourth-grade students can deepen their understanding of mathematical principles and build problem-solving skills in a supportive and engaging manner.

Overall, investing in books and math tools for fourth-grade students not only supports their academic development but also promotes their emotional well-being by providing avenues for exploration, connection, and growth during these challenging times.

Mrs. Nahl Kealakehe 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.

Kailua Kona, 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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Science Comics Series 18-Book Set • Amazon Business $189.31 1 $189.31
Lakeshore Fractions Hands-On Teaching Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
InvestiGators Series 6 Books Collection Set By John Patrick Green (Off the Hook, Braver and Boulder, Heist and Seek [Hardcover] & More!) • Amazon Business $69.50 1 $69.50
Lakeshore Building Fractions Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Kane Chronicles Graphic Novels 3 Books Collection Set By Rick Riordan (The Throne of Fire, The Serpent's Shadow, The Red Pyramid) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
NEW SET! Dog Man 4 Books Collection: Dog Man #7 - Dog Man #10 • Amazon Business $41.52 1 $41.52
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers STEM Toy Assorted Colors 58 Pieces (LER9293) • Staples $17.12 1 $17.12
Winter Turning: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
Moon Rising: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #6) (Wings of Fire Graphix) • Amazon Business $8.31 1 $8.31

Materials cost

$558.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.23

Sales tax

 $24.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.93

Total project goal

$746.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $746.21

2 Donors

-$746.21

Donations toward project cost

-$634.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.93

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