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Ms. Machado from Koloa HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Curiosity: Classroom Essentials for Engaging Kindergarten Learning

Help me give my students classroom supplies to keep them well-equipped and active within the classroom!

  • 1 donor
  • $567 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I am thrilled to share an exciting opportunity to enhance the learning experience of my kindergarten students through a variety of engaging supplies. As an educator dedicated to fostering creativity and active learning, I believe that providing these resources will have a profound impact on my students' development and engagement in the classroom.

Our art supplies play a crucial role in nurturing creativity and self-expression.

With your support, we can offer a diverse range of materials such as water color pens, colored pencils, canvas and paints, allowing students to explore their artistic abilities and unleash their imaginations.

To ensure a smooth and efficient learning environment, we are in need of automatic pencil sharpeners and a hole puncher. These tools will save valuable instructional time and empower students to stay focused on their work without interruptions.

As a means of positive reinforcement and motivation, I am introducing sticker reward charts and smelly stickers. These incentives will encourage good behavior, active participation, and academic achievement, creating a positive classroom culture where students feel valued and motivated to succeed.

Your generous support will make a significant difference in our classroom by providing the tools and resources needed to keep my kindergarten students active, engaged, and excited about learning.

Ms. Machado
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electric 3 Hole Paper Punch, VEYETTE Heavy Duty Commercial Hole Puncher with Adapter for Office School Studio, 30 Sheet Capacity,Color Black • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
ESRICH Canvas Boards for Painting 8x10In, 56 Pack Bulk Canvases for Painting - Cotton Canvas Panels for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor Painting. • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Auto in & Out, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener, Blue, RB • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Storex Mini Classroom Caddy, Multipurpose Classroom Organizer with Handle, Teal, 12-Pack (01065U12C) • Amazon Business $15.98 2 $31.96
CHROMATEK 30 Watercolor Brush Pens - 15 Page Tutorial Pad and Online Video Series - Real Brush Tip, Vivid, Blendable - Professional Artist Quality - 27 Colors - 3 Aquapens • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Arteza Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring, 48 Colors, Soft Drawing Pencils, Highly-Pigmented, Wax-Based Core, Professional Art Supplies for Artists, Pencil Set for Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $20.30 1 $20.30
M&G Electric Cute Pencil Sharpeners for Kids, Automatic Unicorn Pencil Sharpener USB Operated Sharpener for Kids Students Home Classroom School Office (Unicorn) • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
IJIANG 24 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens Markers, Permanent Acrylic Paint Markers for Rock Painting, Glass, Plastic, Ceramic, Fabric, Wood, Canvas, Metal, 3mm Medium Tip - DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Bostitch Office InPower Spring-Powered Desktop Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, One Finger Stapling, Includes 210 Staples, Jam Free, Opens for Tacking, Breast Cancer Awareness Pink • Amazon Business $16.83 1 $16.83
Zhanmai 288 Pcs Mini Colored Pencils for Kids 3.5 Inch Short Coloring Pencils Bulk Pre Sharpened Colored Pencils with 6 Pencil Sharpener for Classroom Toddler Drawing Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
IRIS USA 10 Pack Small Plastic Hobby Art Craft Supply Organizer Storage Containers with Latching Lid, for Pencil, Crayon, Ribbons, Wahi Tape, Beads, Sticker, Yarn, Ornaments, Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
40 PCS Boho Reward Sticker Charts Rainbow Behavior Incentive Sticker Chart Classroom Sticker Charts for Kids Colorful Star Stickers Charts for Kids Students Classroom Behavior Teaching or Family Using • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
140PCS Incentive Reward Charts Sticker for Kids Behavior, Potty Training Chore Chart for Toddlers Boys, Girls Classroom Teaching or Home Using(4 Designs-Snails Pirate Dinosaurs Owls) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
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 (Ice Cream) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
HORIECHALY Scratch and Sniff Stickers for Kids, 60 Sheets 900+ Smelly Stickers with 7 Themes, 15 Scents Scented Stickers for Teacher Classroom, Cute Reward Stickers for Elementary, Students. • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
4Pcs Cute Retractable Erasers for Kids with 4Pcs Replaceable Rubber Core, Kawaii Slide Erasers, Slide Pencil Erasers Back to School Supplies Suitable for Kids' Party Favors Gift • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
VKPI Scratch and Sniff Stickers, 576 Pieces Fruits and Foods Smelly Stickers, 24 Scents Sheets, 144 Designs, Reward Motivate Stickers for Kids, Teachers, Parents, Crafts, Party Favor, Christmas Gift • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
5Pcs Cute Erasers for Kids, Retractable Pencil Eraser Back to School Supplies Kawaii Eraser for Students Kids School Office Pencils Painting Drawing Gift Supplies • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
Eureka Minecraft Mini Student Sticker Reward Charts for School or Home, 5" x 6", Multicolor, 36 Charts and Over 1000 Stickers • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Guass Desk Calendar 2024-2025 - Colorful Desk Calendar from January 2024 to June 2025, 11.5 x 17 inches, 18 Monthly Calendar with Hanging Rope, Notes and Large Ruled Blocks for Home School Office1 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Pentel Arts Oil Pastel Set, 5/16 x 2-7/16 Inch, Assorted Colors, Set of 16 • Amazon Business $3.42 1 $3.42

Materials cost

$426.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.92

Total project goal

$566.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $566.12

1 Donor

-$566.12

Donations toward project cost

-$481.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.92

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