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

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Mrs. Dennis's classroom raised $268

Inspire a Love for Writing in Kindergarten

Help me give my students scented pens, novelty pens, and twistable crayons to help make writing fun!

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Mrs. Dennis Makaha Elementary School
Waianae, HI Grades PreK-2

My Project

As we navigate the school year, we are reaching out to seek your support in creating a more engaging and enjoyable writing experience for our kindergarten students.

We have observed that some of our young learners face challenges in focusing and engaging during writing activities.

To make the process more enjoyable and to encourage their interest in writing, we are looking to provide them with scented pens, fun novelty pens, and twistable crayons.

These creative writing tools have proven to be effective in capturing the attention and imagination of young minds. The scents, colors, and novelty features add an element of excitement to the writing process, turning it into a fun and positive experience for the children.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 4 donors
Mrs. Dennis Makaha Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
sunacme Fruity Scented Gel Pens, Sweet Scented Glitter Gel Pens, Cute School Supplies for Coloring, Journaling, Drawing, Note Taking - 24 Pack Gift Idea • Amazon Business $6.98 5 $34.90
Crayola Silly Scents Twistables Crayons, 12 Count, Coloring Supplies, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $7.78 4 $31.12
24 Pcs Flamingo Ostrich Novelty Pens Funny Fluffy Flamingo Pen Fun Pens for Kids Adults, Feather Plastic Signing Ballpoint Pens for Birthday Easter Basket Christmas Stocking Stuffers (Black Ink) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Thenshop 105 Pcs Cute Cartoon Gel Ink Pens Cartoon Black Ink Animal Writing Pens 21 Series Cool Pens Assorted Styles 0.5 mm Funny Novelty Pens for Kids Gift School Office Home Student Kid Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
24 Pieces Rainbow Pens Cute Fluffy Pen Marabou Feather Pens Rainbow Fuzzy Pens Funny Pom Pom Pen for School Office Christmas Birthday Carnival Party Favor Supply • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
JPSOR 48 Pack Multicolor Pen for Kids 6-in-1, Transparent Barrel Pen 6-Color 0.5mm Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Gift • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Scentos Scented Gel Pens for Kids - Assorted Colorful Pens - Fine Point Gel Pen Set - For Ages 3 and Up - 8 Count (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $7.12 2 $14.24
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), Kids Art Supplies, Colored Pencils For Kids, Unique Holiday Gifts, Stocking Stuffers, 4+ [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $13.55 1 $13.55
24 Pieces Maze Pen Puzzle Novelty Ink Pen Fidget Toy Pen with Ball Maze Inside for School Office Stationery Birthday Party Supply (Assorted Color) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$186.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$227.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.20

Total project goal

$267.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $267.98

2 Donors

-$120.54

Donations toward project cost

-$115.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.78

Matching donations from our partners

-$131.79

Match offers toward project cost

-$112.02

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.65

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 $0.00

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