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

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Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy Learning!

Help me give my students learn successfully through hands-on activities. Stem materials and games, will help them with social and communication skills! Thank you!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kaaukai's classroom raised $982

This project is fully funded

My Project

The materials and supplies I chose for my project will definitely help my students have a fun and successful educational experience! My students have speech and language delays so the materials listed, will help them with their communication and social skills. I have a few students with ASD who will definitely benefit from hands-on materials and supplies. This project will help me work and communicate better with my students. I enjoy being a special education teacher and I love working with my students. I love seeing their smiling faces every day and the joy of being in school!

Mrs. Kaaukai Kea'au 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.

Keaau, 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quill Brand� 2-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet, Locking, Letter, Black, 18"D (52145) • Quill.com $127.99 1 $127.99
Crayola© Model Magic© Modeling Compound - 2-lb. Bucket - White • Nasco $21.08 3 $63.24
Mead K-2 Classroom Primary Journal, 7-1/2 x 9-3/4 Inches, 100 Sheets • School Specialty $5.47 10 $54.70
Trademark 80-CT10080 Steel Mobile Rolling Cart Compact Computer Desk Black • Staples $46.05 1 $46.05
LEGO Creator 3in1 Safari Wildlife Tree House 31116 Building Kit Featuring a House Toy, Biplane Toy and Catamaran Toy; Best Building Sets for Kids Who Love Imaginative Play, New 2021 (397 Pieces) • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Better Office Products Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.20 1 $29.20
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $24.99 1 $24.99
1InTheOffice Manila Folders 8.5 x 11, 1/3 Cut Manila File Folders Letter Size, Assorted Tab, 100/Pack • Amazon Business $24.28 1 $24.28
LEGO DOTS Message Board 41951 DIY Arts & Crafts Kit, Customizable Letter Board with Colorful Tiles for Kids Ages 6-10 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Curious 2 Learn 300 Pieces Building Blocks- Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys- Discs Sets Interlocking, Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, 0.9 oz., 40/Box • Quill.com $19.59 1 $19.59
Pilot G2 Bold, Premium Gel Pens, Bulk Pack Of 10 Pilot G2 Pens, 5 Black G-2 & 5 Blue Ink, 1.0mm Medium Point, Retractable Rolling Ball, Office & School Pens for Women & Men. • Amazon Business $19.22 1 $19.22
Learning Resources Wacky Wheels Stem Challenge (LER9289) • Staples $17.16 1 $17.16
Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Quill.com $16.59 1 $16.59
LEGO - Disney The Little Mermaid Story Book 43213 • Best Buy Education $15.99 1 $15.99
LEGO DOTS Lots of DOTS Lettering Tiles 41950 Ultimate Collection Arts & Crafts Kit for Kids, Make Custom Messages, Room Decorations, Express Individuality, Room, Gift Idea for Kids, Teens, Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level B: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Pacon Card Stock - White, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $13.24 1 $13.24
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Patriotic Assortment, 100 Sheets/Ream (91644) • Quill.com $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $12.75 1 $12.75
Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read) • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
DAGONGREN 30 Pack Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch,Transparent Assorted Color Metric Bulk Rulers with Inches and Centimeters,Kids Ruler for School,Home,Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sharpie Flip Chart Permanent Marker Bullet Tip Assorted 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $8.52 1 $8.52
Sharpie Permanent Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250) • Staples $8.21 1 $8.21

Materials cost

$669.83

Vendor shipping charges

$95.33

Sales tax

$29.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$834.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.30

Total project goal

$981.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$981.98

1 Donor

-$981.98

Donations toward project cost

-$834.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.30

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$0.00

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