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Mr. Soong from Honolulu, HI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering SPED Students in Hawaii with Tools for Success

Help me give my students visual schedules, laminating tools, and behavior supports to create a structured, engaging, and accessible learning environment for students with special needs.

  • $500 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

I teach amazing students with special needs in a low-income area of Hawaii. My class thrives with structure, visuals, and hands-on learning. These resources will help us build a consistent, engaging environment where students can succeed.

Scotch Thermal Laminator & 5MIL Laminating Sheets: Used to protect visual aids, communication tools, and student work so they can be reused daily without damage.

Elmer’s Purple Glue Sticks: Help students with sensory needs clearly see glue placement during STEM and craft projects while supporting fine motor skills.

First Then Visual Schedule Cards: Give students a clear and predictable routine, reducing anxiety and increasing independence.

Behavior Keyring Lanyard: Offers portable communication and behavior prompts that support students' emotional and behavioral regulation throughout the day.

Amazon Kindle Color: Gives students access to engaging books and interactive learning apps that support reading and language development in a distraction-free, eye-friendly format.

These tools will empower my SPED students with consistency, creativity, and access to tech that supports their unique learning needs.

Mr. Soong Princess Victoria Kaiulani 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 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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Introducing Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32 GB) – With color display, auto-adjusting front light, wireless charging, and long battery life - Metallic Black • Amazon Business $224.99 1 $224.99
5MIL Thermal Laminating Sheets (150 Count) Letter, Photo, Card, Notecard, ID Badge and Business Card Sizes, Laminating Pouches Compatible with Laminators, Crystal Clear Laminated Finish • Amazon Business $29.38 2 $58.76
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $32.20 1 $32.20
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Child-Friendly, Acid-Free and Washable, 22 Grams, 3 Count - Ideal for Craft Projects, Classroom, Home, Office, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $3.39 6 $20.34
Behavior Keyring Lanyard -ABA Therapy Materials -Premium Plastic Material -Special Education Classroom Supplies -Autism Learning Materials (English) • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
First Then Visual Schedule for Kids –Premium Durable Plastic –32 Communication Cards –Autism Learning Materials –Special Education Classroom (English) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$372.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.92

Total project goal

$499.47

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