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

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Family Fun, Future Success

Help me give my students family fun activities craft kits for Fall and Spring! To promote family engagement.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kalawe's classroom raised $750

This project is fully funded

My Project

I'm excited to share my project, "Family Fun, Future Success," designed to enhance parent engagement and enrich the learning experiences of my K-3 students. I believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential for fostering a love of learning and setting students up for future success.

What I love most about my students is their curiosity, enthusiasm, and unique personalities.

Each child brings a special spark to the classroom, and it's my goal to create a nurturing environment where they feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore the world around them.

The resources I'm requesting will play a vital role in achieving this goal. The crafting supplies for our fall and spring make-and-take activities will provide opportunities for hands-on learning, creative expression, and quality time with families. These activities will help to develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and a sense of accomplishment.

The student incentives, such as stickers, will serve as positive reinforcement for students' efforts and achievements. They will help to motivate students to stay engaged and on task, and they will also foster a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Finally, the STEM activities will introduce students to the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These activities will help to develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a lifelong love of learning.

My students are truly special. They are curious, enthusiastic, and full of potential. With your support, I can provide them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Thank you for your generosity and for investing in the future of our young learners.

Mrs. Kalawe Waiakeawaena 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 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – 150 Piece Construction Set with 30 Glow in The Dark Glass Marbles & Storage Bag, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls, Building Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Stress Cube Fidget Toys for Kids: 12 Pack Squishy Stress Balls Calm Down Corner Supplies Items for Kids Preschool Classroom Must Haves - Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids Adults Autism • Amazon Business $23.39 2 $46.78
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube - Sensory Toy with Super Solid Squish - 2.25" Cube - Colors May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.70 5 $43.50
Winlyn 24 Sets Fall Craft Kits for Kids Autumn Crafts DIY Scarecrow Ornaments Fall Decorations Individual Craft Kits Thanksgiving Foam Stickers Arts and Crafts for Classroom Activities Party Favors • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.12 1 $33.12
WATINC 12Pcs Woodland Animal Handprint Art Craft, Rabbit Hedgehog Owl Easy DIY Kit, Forest Animals Themed Arts Supplies Preschool Classroom Hand Print Christmas Activity Party Favors • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
IRIS USA Medium 3-Drawer Desktop Organizer with Open Tray Top, 2 Pack, Plastic Drawer Storage Container for Stationery Art Craft Supplies, White • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
NXONE 195 PCS Educational STEM Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Construction Building Blocks Toy Building Sets Kids Toys Creative Activities Games with Storage Box • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Ferraycle 232 Pcs Fall DIY Picture Frames Craft Kit Fall Felt Photo Frames with Leaves Pumpkin Thanksgiving Crafts with Foam Stickers for Autumn Party Favor(Mix Color,Leaf) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Winlyn 36 Sets Cute Crafts Kits DIY Colorful Whimsical Bookmarks Decorations Art Sets Fruits Sweet Treats Animals Sun Rainbow Foam Stickers for Kids Classroom Activities Reading Rewards Party Favors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
WATINC 96Pcs DIY Mother's Day Craft Kits for Kids, Make Your Own Spring Picture Frames with Stickers Flowers Paper, Spring Seasonal Gifts Craft Decor, Classroom Activities Supplies for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MOZACI Fidget Toys, 120 Pack Fidgets Set Stocking Stuffers for Kids Party Favors Autism Sensory Toy Bulk Adults Kids Boys Girls Teens Stress Autistic ADHD Anxiety Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
TOMY Pop Up Super Mario Board Game - Family and Preschool Kids Games for Family Game Night - Kids Activities and Super Mario Toys - Girls and Boys Games - 2-4 Players - Ages 4 Years and Up • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Origami Paper - 1100 Sheets - Double Sided 6x6 inches Origami Squares - 15 Vibrant Colors - Origami Set for Kids - Easy Fold Origami Papers for Arts & Crafts - Quality Paper Origami Sheets • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
FASIGO Magnetic Chess Game, Magnetic Chess Game with Stones, Magnetic Chess Game with Rocks, Magnet Game with String, Magnet Chess Game, Puzzle Strategy Games for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Mocoosy 224 Sheets Origami Paper Kit for Kids Ages 8-12, Square Color Folding Paper Set with 72 Pattern & Origami Book, Art Craft Supplies 5-8 9-12 Car Travel Road Trip Game Activities Boy Girl Gifts • Amazon Business $13.67 1 $13.67
Hasbro Gaming Don't Break The Ice Preschool Game, Board Games for Kids Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
SEPGLITTER Fall Leaf Foam Stickers, 600Pcs Fall Thanksgiving Glitter Maple Leaves Self Adhesive Foam Stickers for Autumn Thanksgiving Party Favors Kids DIY Crafts Halloween Decorations Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SEPGLITTER Flower Foam Stickers, 600Pcs Colorful Self-Adhesive Flower Butterfly Spring Foam Stickers for Kids DIY Classroom Craft Birthday Baby Shower Party Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Soaoo 48 Sets Fall Picture Frames Craft Kits Autumn Flowers DIY Photo Frame Hello Fall Happy Halloween Ghost Pumpkin Stickers Floral Gifts Craft for Thanksgiving Halloween Party Supplies Decoration • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Pressman Chess / Checkers / Backgammon - 3 Games in One with Full Size Staunton Chess Pieces and Interlocking Checkers, 15.62 x 8.00 x 1.50 Inches • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Apakkai Stickers for Kids, 600Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Teens, Cute Vinyl Waterproof Aesthetic Scrapbook Halloween Stickers Pack for Laptop Computer, Kawaii Animal Stickers for Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Micro Series Game • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
200PCS Teens Hero Stickers for Water Bottles Superhero Stickers for Boys Teens Adults Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Bulk for Skateboard Luggage Laptops Bumper Comic Legends Theme Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
HubirdSall 32 Pack Bugs Craft Kits for Kids with Spring Summer DIY Bug Snails Ants Sticker for School Classroom Early Education Insect Art Craft for Party Favor Decorations Game Activities Gifts • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
600Pcs Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers, Vinyl Waterproof Scrapbook Cute Bulk Stickers Pack for Laptop Skateboard Computer Guitar, Mixed Colorful Cool Stickers for Teens Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
KAZJDKLL Animal Stickers Pack,105PCS Cute Animal Stickers for Kids,Water Bottle Stickers,Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for,Laptop,Skateboard,Phone,Guitar,Cars,Bumper,Scrapbook (105PCS) • Amazon Business $3.89 1 $3.89

Materials cost

$572.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.00

Sales tax

 $25.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$636.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.39

Total project goal

$749.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $749.25

1 Donor

-$749.25

Donations toward project cost

-$636.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.39

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