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Ms. Iha from Waipahu, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students, Strengthening Minds

Help me give my students a social skills board game that will provide them a fun, yet educational way of learning how to cooperate with others and build confidence.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Iha's classroom raised $428

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school counselor's office plays a vital role in supporting the emotional and mental well-being of our students. However, to effectively meet the diverse needs of our student population, we need essential supplies that facilitate our work. We are seeking funding to equip our office with resources such as therapeutic tools, educational materials, and manipulatives that create a welcoming environment for students. These supplies will help us conduct one-on-one counseling sessions, group sessions, and workshops that address important issues like emotional regulation, resilience, and self-esteem.

Your support will directly impact our ability to provide students with the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

By funding these supplies, you are helping to create a safe space where students can express themselves, learn coping strategies, and develop the resilience they need to navigate the challenges they face. Every donation brings us closer to our goal of fostering a supportive, nurturing environment for our students.

Join us in making a difference—help us provide the tools our school counselor's office needs to empower our students to succeed.

Ms. Iha Honowai 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.

Waipahu, 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

595 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Specialty Mobile Organizer, 10 Drawers, 13 x 38 x 15-1/4 Inches, Multiple Colors • School Specialty $103.42 1 $103.42
Really Good Stuff Durable Book and Binder Holders - Boho, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $31.56 1 $31.56
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $21.42 1 $21.42
A Kids Book About Trauma - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Failure - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Anger - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
6 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Timer - Magnetic Digital Timers Big LCD Display The Loud/Silent Switch Countdown Timer Extensively Use in Break Time, Cooking,Gym, Meeting, Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$277.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.51

Sales tax

 $12.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.10

Total project goal

$427.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $427.35

7 Donors

-$394.75

Donations toward project cost

-$363.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.60

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