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Ms. Joy from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging History Project Promoting Literacy

Help me give my students a chance to engage in history, by practicing their writing skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Joy's classroom raised $213

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are creative, curious, and eager to engage in hands-on learning experiences. Through this project, I want to provide them with tools that will make history come alive in a meaningful and interactive way. The calligraphy set and wax seal kit will allow students to step into the shoes of historical figures by practicing writing and sealing letters just as it was done in the past. These activities will not only teach them about historical communication but also help improve their writing skills. The tactile, creative nature of this project will spark their interest in history, allowing them to form a personal connection to the content they are learning.

My students come from diverse backgrounds, and giving them this opportunity to explore history in such an interactive way will enhance their appreciation for the past and inspire them to see history as more than just facts in a book.

Ms. Joy Kealakehe High School Grades 9-12

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.

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

110 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Manuscript Cool Melt Wax Gun • Blick Art Materials $21.00 2 $42.00
Chinco 12 Pcs Feather Ballpoint Pen Ink Quill Ballpoint Pen Vintage Feather Pen Soft Fluffy Pen Wedding Signing Pen for School Office Wedding Bridal Party Supplies, 10.6 Inches in Length (Black) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Wax Seal Stamp Hot Stamping Gift Box Set, 6 Pcs Sealing Wax Stamps Copper Seals 1 Wooden Hilt, Wax Stamp Kit for Cards Envelopes, Gift Packaging (Plant) • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Feather Quill Pen and Ink Set Blue - Fountain Pen Case Luxury Pen Feathers Vintage Pen Holder Writing Paper Quill Pen and Ink Set - Fountain Pens for Writing Blue Signature Pen Writing Supplies • Amazon Business $12.55 1 $12.55
Mr. Pen- Metallic Paint Markers, 6 Pack, Silver and Gold, Silver Paint Marker, Gold Ink Pen, Silver Pen, Silver Markers Permanent Metallic, Silver Ink Pen, Gold Metallic Marker, Gold Marker, Gold Pen • Amazon Business $4.84 1 $4.84

Materials cost

$106.32

Vendor shipping charges

$37.80

Sales tax

$4.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.83

Total project goal

$212.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$212.22

1 Donor

-$180.39

Donations toward project cost

-$180.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.83

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$0.00

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