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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Ahern from Kailua, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Fun-Filled Learning!

Help me give my students holiday books, engineering materials, and classroom incentives to make learning fun!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ahern's classroom raised $994

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me bring excitement and creativity into the classroom through new resources that will capture my students’ imaginations and enhance their educational experience!

I believe that every child deserves an inspiring and engaging learning environment.

Books ignite imagination, foster a love of reading, and enhance literacy skills. By providing students with engaging holiday-themed books, you’ll help them explore new worlds and ideas, making learning a joyous experience. Additionally, bristle bots will inspire creativity and critical thinking as students engage in hands-on engineering projects. Classroom incentives motivate students and create a positive atmosphere that encourages participation and effort. These rewards celebrate individual accomplishments and build a sense of community and teamwork among classmates.

Your support will help ensure that our classroom is filled with joy, inspiration, and a passion for learning. Thank you for considering this opportunity to enrich my students' educational journey!

Ms. Ahern Kainalu Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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, HI View local requests 23 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brown Dog Gadgets Bristlebot Kit, Pack of 25 - Grades 4-12 - Adult • School Specialty $107.47 4 $429.88
36 Pack Light Up Bouncy Balls for Kids LED Spiky Ball with Rope Fidget Sensory Toys Stress Balls Grow in The Dark Flashing Balls for Party Favors Student School Rewards Adults, 2.6 Inch • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack – 50 Count Suckers w/ Assorted Fruity Flavors - Fun Bulk Candy for Kids - Hard Candy for Party Favors, Birthdays & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Happyhapi 16 Pack Clipboards Letter Size 9" x 12.5" Eco-Friendly Wood Clip Boards Hardboard for A4 Paper Low Profile Clip for Office, School, Classroom Supplies, Hospital, Traveling, Party, Brown • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
32 Pack Bubble Bottles Bulk for Kid (8 Colors), Bubbles Wand Attached to the Lid, Blow Bubble Solution Set with Gift Box for Child Party Favors Supplies, Outdoor Summer Toy, Birthday, Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Champion Sports Extreme Series Soccer Ball, Size 5, Blue - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $15.22 1 $15.22
Benresive 300 Pcs Cute Animal Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Waterproof, Vinyl Laptop Kids Stickers Pack, Kids Classroom Prizes for Elementary Students • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
300 Pcs Scratch and Sniff Sticker for Kids Smelly Scented Motivational Stickers Reward Stickers Teacher Stickers Incentive Positive Stickers for Student Classroom Chart School Supplies (Fruity) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Stamp Enjoy - 6 Self-Ink Flash Stamp Set, Multicolor Teacher Stamps, Office Stationery Stamps, Pre-Inked, Refillable Stamps (Celebration Set) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Swingline 3 Hole Punch, 20 Sheet Capacity Three Hole Puncher 3 Ring, Adjustable 2-7 Hole Paper Punch, LightTouch Low Effort, Black & Silver (74030) • Amazon Business $12.66 1 $12.66
Loads of Love: A Valentine's Day Book for Kids ( Cars & Trucks) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $11.14 1 $11.14
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the Last Day of School (The Classroom Community Collection) • Amazon Business $11.08 1 $11.08
The Secret Life Of Leprechauns: St. Patricks Day Picture Book For Preschoolers & Toddlers. Ideal for ages 2-6. • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Wilford and Blue, Be My Valentine: A Valentine’s Day Book for Kids (Wilford and Blue, Life on the Farm) • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Wilford and Blue, Paddy's Day Pincher: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids (Wilford and Blue, Life on the Farm) • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
200Pcs Kids Disney Stickers Pack Princess Stickers Cute Cartoon Characters Stickers Movie Decal Childrens Decorative Sticker for Kids Teens Adults Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Luggage • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
How to Catch a Turkey • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
30Pcs Mini Slinky Toy Small Slinky Rainbow Slinky Party Favors Slinkies Slinky Bulk Slinkys Anti Stress Toys Arm Slinky Slinkies Bulk Boingzz Slinky Slinkie Birthday Toys Spring Toy Bulk Spring Gifts • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
How to Catch a Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick's Day Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.82 1 $6.82
The Berenstain Bears' Valentine Blessings: A Valentine's Day Book For Kids (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story) • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19

Materials cost

$705.88

Vendor shipping charges

$66.76

Sales tax

$31.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.99

Total project goal

$993.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$993.28

1 Donor

-$993.28

Donations toward project cost

-$844.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.99

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$0.00

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