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Ms. K from Waianae, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Stay Sharp and Organized for Success!

Help me give my students the tools they need to stay organized, work independently, and safely engage in hands-on learning every day."

  • $247 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

My Project

My kindergarteners are bright, creative, and full of curiosity. In our classroom, we work hard every day to build strong learning habits, explore math concepts, and grow as responsible learners. To support their success, we need better organization and safer tools that empower students to be independent, responsible, and ready to learn.

We are asking for a set of sturdy drawers to help organize student work by day and subject.

These drawers will be used to sort classwork, center materials, and independent activities in a way that students can easily access and manage throughout the week. This will help us build routines and responsibility while keeping our learning space tidy.

We are also implementing a new math curriculum, and having a place to store and organize manipulatives and lesson materials will make a big difference. With labeled, easy-to-reach drawers, students can grab what they need, stay on task, and build confidence in navigating our classroom.

In addition, we need a reliable pencil sharpener, our current one is on its last legs, and a new set of kid-safe scissors. Many of our scissors are old, dull, or cut hair more than paper (yes, we’ve had a few kindergarten haircuts!). With better tools, we can keep students focused and safe during our hands-on projects.

Thank you for helping us stay sharp, literally and figuratively! Your generosity supports not just supplies, but stronger habits, safer tools, and a more independent learning environment.

Mahalo for believing in our keiki!

Ms. K Makaha 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.

Waianae, HI View local requests

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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SYKIARIOL 8 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart with Wooden Top, Multipurpose Utility Cart with Opening Shelf & Lockable Wheels, Storage Drawer Cart Organizer for Home Office Craft Room Classroom, Rainbow • Amazon Business $78.28 1 $78.28
CYXPHION X1 Rolling Storage Cart with Drawers, Utility Cart with 6 Plastic Drawers, Storage Drawer Cart with Lockable Wheels, Multipurpose Movable Organizer Cart for Home, Bedroom, Office, School • Amazon Business $39.88 1 $39.88
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
LOVESTOWN Toddler Safety Scissors, 4 PCS Blunt Tip Scissor Skills Preschool Training for Kids & Children, Anti-Pinch Design, Child Hand-Eye Coordination Development, Playdough Tools Cutting Activity • Amazon Business $4.89 4 $19.56

Materials cost

$169.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.01

Total project goal

$246.75

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