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Ms. Purol from Waipahu, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Creativity and Growth for Our Littlest Learners

Help me give my students tools and materials than can spark their creativity and help them build their essentials skills. This project is all about giving my young learners opportunities to express themselves through hands-on activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Purol's classroom raised $686

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are fantastic, energetic, curious, and full of imagination—just like all 3 to 5-year-olds should be! Every day, they walk into our classroom ready to explore, learn, and grow. This project is all about giving my young learners opportunities to express themselves through hands-on activities. Whether it’s painting, building, drawing, or crafting, these experiences not only let their imaginations soar, but also help them strengthen important motor skills and early developmental abilities. Your support will help provide age-appropriate art supplies, sensory materials, and tools that encourage fine motor practice.

Ms. Purol August Ahrens 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.

Waipahu, 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

15 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 5 $124.40
Play-Doh Drill 'n Fill Dentist Toy for Kids 3 Years and Up with Cavity and Metallic Colored Modeling Compound, 10 Tools, 8 Total Cans, 2 Ounces Each, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.84 9 $88.56
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Epson Bright White Paper • CDW-G $13.82 1 $13.82
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
cridoz 15 Rolls 1/8 Whiteboard Thin Tape Pinstripe Art Tape Dry Erase Board Grid Tape Lines Pinstriping Electrical Marking Tape, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$516.66

Vendor shipping charges

$5.29

Sales tax

$22.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.78

Total project goal

$685.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$685.21

2 Donors

-$675.21

Donations toward project cost

-$573.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.28

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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$0.00

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