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Mrs. Hayashi from Hilo, HI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inquiring Young Minds Ready to Explore!

My students need various STEM supplies for our STEM learning center, including storage and pencil boxes, toothpicks, Velcro, and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hayashi's classroom raised $417

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach at an elementary school in Hilo, Hawaii. My students represent many different cultures and economic backgrounds. Most of my students are "disadvantaged" due to economic backgrounds.

I've recently moved from a 3rd grade classroom to a 2nd grade classroom this school year.

Our school has been using a state mandated reading and math curriculum. Many of our students are struggling, especially with the reading curriculum. Many of our students have never left the Hawaiian islands; therefore, their personal experiences are very limited. Our students experience difficulty relating to the stories shared in the reading curriculum, because of their limited exposure to different climates and cultures.

Although my students may be facing challenges in their lives, they are always eager to learn new things!

My Project

My second graders are eager learners who love to investigate new things! Their inquisitive minds are always churning with great ideas.

These awesome supplies will be used by my second graders in our STEM learning center!

I plan to create an organized STEM bin system for my second graders to be able to manipulate and build projects with their peers. The plastic bins will be used to store the supplies and each bin will be labeled to create easy access for all students. Each bin will also include task cards for students to use when creating their projects. Here are some sample STEM kits that will be made using the products in this project:

1. Kit #1 - toothpicks, play doh, pipe cleaners (students will build an animal shelter using only the items in this kit)

2. Kit #2 - toothpicks, play doh (students will build a bridge using only the items in this kit)

3. Kit #3 - foil, masking tape, straws, popsicle sticks (students will build a boat that floats using only the items in this kit)

The STEM kits will be mobile so that students can work in a space that is conducive to their learning style.

Mrs. Hayashi Waiakea 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 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite Pink Transparent Pencil Case Box • Amazon Business $4.98 10 $49.80
IRIS 12 Quart Stack & Pull Box, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
Diamond Round Toothpicks, Pack of 750 • Amazon Business $6.49 4 $25.96
VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back - 3 1/2" x 3/4" Strips, 4 Sets - Black • Amazon Business $4.55 5 $22.75
Ziploc Sandwich Bags (500 ct.) • Amazon Business $17.10 1 $17.10
Scotch Masking Tape for Production Painting, 0.94-Inch by 60.1-Yard, 9-Pack • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back - 3/4" Coins, 200 Sets - White • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Chicwrap Cook's Tools Refillable Plastic Wrap Dispenser/Slide Cutter and 250' of Professional BPA Free Plastic Wrap • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Dixie Bath Cups Coordinating Designs, 3 oz., 600 Count • Amazon Business $14.34 1 $14.34
Hefty D22155 Soak Proof Tableware, Foam Bowls, 20oz, 55 Per Pack • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Play-Doh 10-Pack of Colors (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Dixie White 9" Economical Paper Plates (150 Plates) (150 9" Plates) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Bememo 200 Pieces Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stems 6 mm x 12 Inch for Diy Art Craft, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
AmazonBasics Heavy Weight Ruled Index Cards, White, 3x5-Inch, 100-Count • Amazon Business $2.89 3 $8.67
100 Extra Large Plastic Bubble Tea Smoothie Milkshake Straws, 1/2" Wide X 8 1/2" Long Boba Straws • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
200 Pcs 4.5 Inch Colored Wood Craft Popsicle Sticks Natural Wood Sticks For DIY Crafts Creative Designs • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dixie Heavyweight Plastic Spoons White, 100 ct by Dixie • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
7 Oz. Plastic Clear/Transparent Cups - 200 Count - Bulk Pack (2 Packs of 100) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Hanamal Colored Disposable Flexible Drinking Straws (450pcs) • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
Pressman 1521-12 Toy Double Six Wooden Dominoes, Ages 7 and Above, Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.05 1 $6.05
Norpro Cotton Twine • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$306.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.53

Total project goal

$416.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $416.88

1 Donor

-$208.43

Donations toward project cost

-$177.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.26

match offer

-$208.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$177.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.27

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