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Mrs. Ching from Kapaau, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ching's classroom raised $758

Fueling Creativity and Curiosity

Help me give my students art supplies and STEM Toys for Brain Bin Breaks and Learning Labs.

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Mrs. Ching Kohala Elementary School
Kapaau, HI Grades PreK-2

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Our classroom's Brain Bing Break and Learning Labs are vital spaces where students can recharge their minds, foster creativity, and delve into exciting STEAM activities. However, to fully utilize these spaces, we need support to provide essential art supplies and STEM toys.

Art supplies such as paint, paper, glue, beads will allow students to express themselves artistically, promoting creativity and stress relief during our brain bin break.

Additionally, STEM toys like building sets, blocks, magnets, will stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for STEM subjects.

These supplies will play a crucial role in supporting students' learning and well-being in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. The art supplies provided will offer them a creative outlet for self-expression and emotional processing, fostering resilience and mental well-being. Additionally, the STEM toys will help re-engage students in hands-on, experimental learning experiences, bridging any gaps in understanding that may have occurred during remote instruction. By offering diverse opportunities for exploration and discovery, these resources will reignite students' curiosity and passion for learning, helping them thrive academically and emotionally as they navigate the post pandemic educational landscape.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Ching Kohala Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kapaau, 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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dimple Large Building Blocks for Toddlers/Kids (600 Piece) Stackable, Multi-Colored, Interlocking Toys Safe, Non-Toxic Plastic Bright Colors, Waterproof Boys, Girls Age 3 for Kids • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Christmas(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Washable Dot Markers 36 Pack With 118 Activity Sheets For Kids, Gift Set With Toddler Art Activities, Preschool Children Arts Crafts Supplies Kit, Special Holiday Bingo Dabbers Dobbers, Dauber Dawgs • Amazon Business $43.97 1 $43.97
AFUNX 130 PCS Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
354 Pcs STEM Building Blocks Set Toy For Kid, Pipe Tube Sensory Toys with Wheels, Baseplate, Interlocking Storage Box, Kids Construction Building Blocks Educational Toy Gift For Toddler Boy Girl Child • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
BEBLOX Building Blocks | Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 500-Piece Set - Learning & Educational Fun Stem Toys - Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Toys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
TEMI 224 PCS Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Toys, Educational STEM Toy and Preschool Garden Play Set for Toddlers 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Kids Boys Girls, Flower Stacking Toys for Kids Age 3-6 • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
uCreate Art1st Watercolor Paper 9 x 12 White 250 Sheets/Pack (P4930) • Staples $32.23 1 $32.23
Henoyso 200 Pcs Christmas Cardboard Tubes for Craft Bulk 1.57 x 3.35 Inches Toilet Paper Rolls Thick Handmade DIY Sturdy Cardboard Tubes for Classrooms Family Crafts Art Dioramas(Colorful) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Lakeshore Glitter Glue Painters - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Arteza EVA Foam Sheets, 15 Colors, 150 Sheets, 5.5 x 8.5 Inches, 1.35-mm Thick, Craft Supplies and Materials for Card Making, Photo Frames, DIY Gifts and Christmas Crafting • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
GoodyKing Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids - 1170Pcs+ Craft Art Supply Kit for Toddlers Kids Craft Supplies & Materials Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 - All in One D.I.Y. Crafting School Supplies (Large) • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
FireBee Large Hot Glue Sticks 50 Pcs Full Size Clear for Big Hot Glue Guns 8" Long 0.43" Diameter • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pony Beads 3600 Pcs 6x9mm Multi-Colored Plastic Craft Beads Set, Bulk Rainbow Hair Beads 24 Assorted Colors for DIY Crafting Jewelry Making Kandi Bracelets • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
School Smart Sliver Craft Glitter, 2 Ounce Jar, Assorted Colors, Set of 5 - Glass • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Pllieay 1050 Pieces Pipe Cleaners with 100 Pieces Glue Eyes, 30 Assorted Colors Chenille Stems Bulk for Kids Art and Crafts Projects and Christmas Decoration(6 x mm x 12 inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
1035 Pcs 15 Colors 3 Sizes 22 Shape Bulk Foam Stickers Self-Adhesive Foam Geometry Shapes Stickers Assortment Craft Supplies for Kids Classroom Art Crafts Projects Collages Mosaics Math Activities • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Origami Paper 500 sheets Flower Patterns 6" (15 cm): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Patterns (Instructions for 6 Projects Included) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Origami Paper Washi Patterns 1,000 sheets 4" (10 cm): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs (Instructions for Origami Crane Included) • Amazon Business $12.57 1 $12.57
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
ANCADN 1000pcs Letter Beads Glow in Dack Round Acrylic Beads Alphabet A-Z Round Beads for DIY Jewelry Making(Glow/Color) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
CHIYUNS Colored Masking Tape Rolls, 0.6 inch Wide Total 510 ft Long, Craft Tape Color Painters Tape Colorful Art Tape Rainbow Labeling Tapes Marking Tape for Kids Crafts Moving Classroom, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
ANCADN 1000pcs Letter Beads Color Round Beads Acrylic Beads Alphabet A-Z Round Beads for DIY Jewelry Making (White/Color) • Amazon Business $3.69 1 $3.69

Materials cost

$570.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.31

Sales tax

 $25.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$644.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.68

Total project goal

$757.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $757.87

2 Donors

-$757.87

Donations toward project cost

-$644.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.68

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