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Mrs. Dennis from Waianae, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Kinder Garden Bloom: Support Our Little Learners!

Help me give my students hands on learning manipulatives to help support their academic growth, including magnet letters, BOB books and whisper phones.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dennis's classroom raised $750

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every day, I have the privilege of guiding our young learners as they embark on their educational journey, building foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.

Our classroom loves to nurture young minds by providing essential classroom materials that inspire curiosity, build foundational skills, and celebrate every step of a child's learning journey.

We are reaching out to seek your support in providing essential materials that will enhance our students' learning experiences and help them thrive throughout the year. With your generous contribution, we can equip our classroom with:

Dry erase markers for practicing phonics and math skills through engaging, hands-on activities.

Fine motor activities with letters and numbers to strengthen coordination and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Pencil cases to organize and store individual learning materials, fostering responsibility and independence.

Magnetic letters for interactive word-building exercises, making early reading and spelling lessons dynamic and fun.

BOB Books and whisper phones to support fluency development, allowing students to build confidence as they practice reading aloud.

Graduation sashes and medals to celebrate our students' achievements and milestones, recognizing their hard work and perseverance.

Your support can make a meaningful impact on our classroom, empowering our students to learn, grow, and feel proud of their accomplishments.

Mrs. Dennis Makaha Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Phonics Word-Building Magnetic Letter Tiles, Letter Recognition for Kindergarten, Letter Sounds, Phonics Manipulatives, Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading Classroom Materials (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $31.61 4 $126.44
120 Pcs Kids Summer Beach Party Favors Sets- Includes 18 Inflatable Beach Balls Bulk, 36 Sand Bucket and Shovels Set, 24 Neon Sunglasses Bulk, 24 Water Guns,18 Water Balls, Pool Party Gift Supplies • Amazon Business $47.03 1 $47.03
Storex Pencil Case, 8.38 x 5.63 x 2.5 Inches, Opaque Blue, Box of 12 (61623A12C) • Amazon Business $22.73 2 $45.46
Whisper Reading Phones 12 Pcs Hear Myself Sound Phone Auditory Feedback Mobile Speech Therapy Toy Tool for Classroom Accelerate Reading Fluency Comprehension and Pronunciation for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
Shuttle Art Dry Erase Markers, 12 Colors 144 Bulk Pack Whiteboard Markers, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Dry Erase Whiteboard Mirror Glass for School Office Home • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
hand2mind Elkonin Boxes Magnetic Dry Erase Boards Set, Phonemic Awareness, Speech Therapy Materials, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives (Set of 8) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
12 Pcs Reading Award Medals - 2 Inch Gold Metal Medal with V Neck Ribbons for Kids Adults Trophy Award Prize Gift • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Cindeer 24 Pieces Kindergarten Graduate Stole Grad Sash for Kids Classroom Graduation Party Photo (White) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Bob Books - First Stories Box Set | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read) • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
Teacher Created Resources Number STAX - Stacking Foam Number Blocks (TCR20123) • Amazon Business $23.60 1 $23.60
Magnetic Alphabet Maze Letter Puzzle, Montessori Toddler Travel Toys for Boys Girls 3 4 5 Years Old, Alphabet Learning Letter Toddlers Puzzle Board, Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Toddlers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Letters Learning Matching Game | Fine Motor Skills Toy Set for Toddlers | 26 Alphabet Learning Toys with 52 pcs Nuts and Bolts Sorting & Stacking Toys, ABC learning Educational Montessori Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Joycover Kids Sunglasses Bulk, Party Favor for Kids 4-8, 24PCS Translucent Sunglasses for Kids with UV 400 Protection, Gifts for Pool Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
24 Beach Drinking Straws for Kids Beach Ball Pool Summer Birthday Party Supplies Favors Decorations with 2 PCS Cleaning Brushes • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Yuxung 80000 Pcs Bulk Loose 6 mm Round Embroidery Sequins with Holes Rainbow Sequins for Crafts with Storage Box Spangles for Christmas Sewing DIY Art Jewelry Making(320 Grams) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Champion Sports 9" Hollow Plastic Baseballs - Athletic Baseball Equipment - Regulation Size Balls - Fun for All Ages - Lightweight/Durable - Pack of 12 Yellow • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
5 PCS Boo Boo Ice Packs, Kid Reusable Ice Pack, Auxiliary Fever Reduction, Hot Cold Pack for Kids Injuries, Wisdom Teeth, Baby Colic, Gas and Upset Stomach, Pain Relief, Fever, Headaches • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Welly Bravery Badge Value Pack | Adhesive Flexible Fabric Bandages | Assorted Shapes and Patterns for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, and Wounds - 100 Count • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$573.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.44

Total project goal

$749.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $749.58

1 Donor

-$749.58

Donations toward project cost

-$637.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.44

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