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Ms. Yusko from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Group Learning is Back!

Help me give my students books and cooperative learning activities like Jenga and Brain Flakes so that we can read and work in groups with our classmates again.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yusko's classroom raised $974

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are mostly English Learners that struggled last year with online learning, and continue to struggle this year because of the difficulty in communicating with their classmates due to COVID restrictions.

These resources will allow us to read books where the main character has to deal with the impacts of COVID and the disruptions to their life.

It will afford my students the opportunity to discuss these stories, as well as our personal stories over the last two years, with our classmates. The games and building supplies will let us work in groups to do engineering and STEM challenges in class, but all to choose practice social skills again: talking, taking turns, making new friends.

Lastly, the writing supplies will allow us to get back into the habit of writing. And to help students who don't have basic school supplies at home to be able to complete all of their work and not get behind the rest of their classmates.

Ms. Yusko Kealakehe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
New from Here • Amazon Business $16.19 10 $161.90
Rez Dogs • Amazon Business $14.99 10 $149.90
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Earthtone, 11232-ET • Amazon Business $64.52 2 $129.04
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra-Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $6.83 10 $68.30
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, 12 Marker Packs with 10 Colors, School Supplies, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $31.00 2 $62.00
Hasbro Gaming: Jenga Classic Game • Amazon Business $13.84 3 $41.52
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased, Pre-Sharpened, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 30-Pack (X13830)) • Amazon Business $6.59 5 $32.95
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Star Right Assorted Colors Blank Flashcards - 2" x 3" Index Flash Cards - 1000 Pre Hole Punched Flashcards - 5 Colors - 5 Metal Binder Rings - Flashcards for Toddlers, Kids, & Adults - Ages 2 & Up • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Sharpie 27145 Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.28 5 $26.40
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $4.27 5 $21.35

Materials cost

$753.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$827.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.08

Total project goal

$973.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$973.85

1 Donor

-$973.85

Donations toward project cost

-$827.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$146.08

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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