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Mrs. Kato from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Kato's classroom raised $829

Jewelry & Design Lab

Help me give my students a space where students learn to design, create, and problem-solve creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.

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Mrs. Kato Ilima Intermediate School
Ewa Beach, HI Grades 6-8

My Project

Our classroom is more than just a place for books; it’s a space where students learn to design, create, and problem-solve.

By launching our Jewelry & Design Lab, we are transforming traditional crafting into an engineering challenge.

Through this project, my students will use beads, wires, and precision tools to master concepts in geometry, spatial reasoning, and fine motor control. More importantly, this lab serves as a safe haven where students can decompress and build the "I made this!" confidence that directly translates into success in their core academic subjects.

To sustain this creative momentum, we are seeking donations of jewelry essentials (beads, wires, ear wires), specialized tools (pliers, wire cutters, glue, bead mats), and storage containers to teach the values of craftsmanship and organization. In addition, the various snacks will serve as fuel for focus during these design sessions.

Your support does more than provide supplies; it tells my students that their creativity is valued. By providing the tools and fuel they need, you are helping them turn their imaginative visions into a beautiful reality that they can take pride in every single day. For many of them, this project is the highlight of their day—a time when they can decompress, focus, and create something beautiful.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Kato Ilima Intermediate School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ewa Beach, 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Party Candy Assortment - candy For Every Occasion! (64 Ounces) • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Beadalon Bead Board - 20" • Blick Art Materials $9.99 3 $29.97
John Bead Stack and Snap Craft Storage Containers - 3 Layers with Insert, 2-1/2"H x 7"W x 10"L • Blick Art Materials $24.80 1 $24.80
SAKURA Gelly Roll Retractable Gel Pens Colored - Metallic Gel Pens - 08 Medium Point Ink Pen for Journaling, Art, or Drawing - Gel Pens with Assorted Colored Ink - 10 Pens • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Beadalon Flocked Bead Board • Blick Art Materials $7.49 3 $22.47
Jewelry Making Wire - 28 gauge x 72 ft, Silver • Blick Art Materials $3.49 6 $20.94
Sooyee 3-Tier Stackable Craft Organizers and Storage Box Plastic with 30 Compartments for Bead, Toys,Dolls, Arts and Craft, Washi Tape, Rock Collection, Ribbons,Clear • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
Beadalon Head Pins - Silver, Pkg of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.69 6 $16.14
Superio Stackable Storage Container - 2.2 L • Blick Art Materials $4.00 4 $16.00
PAXCOO 6 Pack Jewelry Beading Wire for Jewelry Making Supplies and Craft (24 Gauge) • Amazon Business $7.89 2 $15.78
Happy makers Big Gem Diamond Art Painting Arts Crafts Keychains Suncatchers Kits for Gifts, Mosaic Painting Kit by Numbers for Teens Toddler DIY Create Your Own Motivational Frog • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Junkin 2800 Pieces Flat Head Pins for Jewelry Making DIY, Head Pins Set 0.63 Inch, 0.71, 0.79, 1.18 Inch Earring Bracelet Pendant Jewelry Making(Gold, Silver) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
12 Pack 8 Grids Plastic Jewelry Organizer Box for Travel, Small Clear Bead Storage Container with Adjustable Dividers, Removable Grid Compartment Earring Storage Containers, 4.1"x 2.6"x 0.9" • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Fresh Finest 48-Count Bulk Candy Bracelets - Individually Wrapped Novelty Candy Bracelets. Perfect for Party Favors, Goody Bags, Candy Buffets, and Retro-Themed Events. • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
15 PCS Diamond Painting Keychains Animal Diamond Art Ornaments Double Side Diamonds Key Rings DIY 5D Art Pedants for Beginners Birthday Crafting Home Party Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
PandaHall 32.8 Feet Stainless Steel Cable Cross Chains with Spool 4x3x0.8mm Unwelded Oval Link Necklace Bracelet Pendant Jewelry Making Chains for DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
anezus 20 Gauge Jewelry Wire, 28 Yards Craft Wire Tarnish Resistant Copper Beading Wire for Jewelry Making Supplies and Crafting(Silver) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pandahall 32.8 Feet/10M 304 Stainless Steel Cross Chains with Spool 1.1x0.3mm for Bracelet Necklace Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Dark Chocolate, 20 Packs, 2 Cookies per Pack • Amazon Business $11.32 1 $11.32
Teacher Created Resources Stackable Storage Containers, Clear, Pack of 3 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $10.87 1 $10.87
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Holiday, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non-Melting, Party, 60 Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $10.24 1 $10.24
Frienda 24 Pcs Summer Diamond Painting Kits 5d Diamond Painting Keychains Art by Numbers Gem Animal Bee Frog DIY Craft Tags Creative Ornament Gifts Spring Summer Decor for Adults • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Coolrunner 6 Step Wire Looping Pliers With Anti Slip Handle - Bail Making Pliers for Jewelry Making Wire Bending Tool for Bending 3-10mm Bails, Loops, Hooks, Jump Rings • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
KINGFOREST 50-Piece Split Key Ring Kit with Chains & Jump Rings - 1 Inch Silver Nickel Bulk Jewelry Making Supplies for DIY Keychains, Charms, Crafts • Amazon Business $4.70 2 $9.40
Pliers for Jewelry Making, Shynek Jewelry Pliers Set Includes Needle Nose Pliers, Round Nose Plier and Wire Cutters, Jewelry Making Tools for Jewelry Repair, Wire Wrapping, Beading and Crafts • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
170~210pcs Cute Assorted Beads for Jewelry Making Acrylic Kawaii Aesthetic Beads for Bracelets Making Flower Butterfly Bead Bulk Necklaces DIY Mobile Phone Chains (Blue Green Purple) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
B7000 Jewelry Glue for Jewelry Making, FITTDYHE 2PCS 50ML/1.69 fl oz Clear B-7000 Glue Rhinestone, Multipurpose Super Adhesive for Phone Repair Nail Art Wood Glass Charms • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
WATINC 286PCS DIY Keychain Making Crafts Kits Adjustable Letter Heart 6mm Pony Transparent Beads Key Ring Bag Charm Bracelet Supplies Jewelry Accessories Holiday Party Favor for Women Men (Colorful) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hicarer 80 Pieces Word Charms Pendants Engraved Motivational Charms Pendants Jewelry Making Accessories for DIY Necklaces, Bracelets, Key Chains • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
MTLEE 1000 Pieces Head Pins for Jewelry Making Silver Gold Jewelry Head Pins 16mm 20mm 25mm 30mm Ball Head Pins Needles Brass Long Craft Head Pins for Jewelry Making Bracelet Earring (Silver, Gold) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
120pcs Earring Hooks with Ball and Coil, Hypo Allergenic Plated Gold Ear Wires with Transparent Storage Box, for DIY Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $4.49 2 $8.98
120pcs Earring Hooks with Ball and Coil, Hypo Allergenic Plated Silver Ear Wires with Transparent Storage Box, for DIY Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $4.49 2 $8.98
EXCEL 5IN CURVED NOSE PLIERS • Blick Art Materials $8.67 1 $8.67
Wowfit 50 CT 6x9 inches Clear Bottom Gusset Cellophane Treat Bags with 6" Gold Twist Ties, Cello Packaging for Candy Wrapping, Cookies, Popcorn and Food Storage | Food Storage, Candy Wrapping, Cookies, Popcorn, Bottom Gusset, 6" Gold Twist Ties, Cello Packaging • Amazon Business $8.65 1 $8.65
Forise 120pcs Acrylic Pink Assorted Beads Mix Random Style Candy Color Pastel Plastic Flower Beads for DIY Jewelry Making Bracelet Necklaces Phone Lanyard • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
cridoz 24 Gauge Stainless Steel Wire for Jewelry Making, Baling Wire for Wrapping, Craft and Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
TecUnite Aluminum Craft Wire for Sculpting Bendable Metal Beading Wire for DIY Jewelry Making (1 Roll,Silver,100 m x 0.8 mm) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
BOOSDEN Wire Cutter,6.5 inch Side Cutters,Spring Loaded Wire Cutters for Crafting,Flush Cutter,Ultra Sharp for Jewelry Making,Flush Cut Pliers,Dikes Wire Cutters,Floral Wire Cutter,Snips • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
Mr. Pen - Jewelry Making Kit, Pliers 3 Pack (Mini, Chain Nose, Earring) • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88
Expo International Elastic String Cord, 0.7 mm Wide Premium Stretchy String Cord for Jewelry Making, Versatile, Roll/Spool of 50 Meters, White • Amazon Business $3.42 2 $6.84
COQOFA 100 Pcs Star Printed 5"X 7" Gift Wrap Cello Cellophane Treat Bags Party Favor bags Clear Candy Cookie Bags Plastic Poly Goodie Storage Bags with Twist Ties for Bakery,Birthday, Wedding ,Party Decorations (Silver) • Amazon Business $6.70 1 $6.70
Defabee 1200pcs Jump Rings for Jewelry Making Supplies, Jewelry Findings Kit for Necklace Repair with Lobster Clasps, Pliers, Tweezers, Open Jump Ring (Silver and Gold) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue, 0.1 oz 3-Pack - Instant Adhesive, Permanent Bond, Waterproof, Dries Clear, Ideal for Repairs and Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Awpeye 100 PCS Clear Cello Cellophane Treat Bags Good For Pastry, Bakery, Cookie, Candy, Dessert, Popcorn, Dessert, Chocolate And Party Favors 1.4 Mils • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Jepeux 600Pcs 4mm Gold Open Jump Ring, Used for Key Chain, Jewelry Making, Necklace Maintenance and Earring Decoration DIY Process Open Jump Ring (600Pcs) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Jepeux 600Pcs 4mm Silver Open Jump Ring, Used for Key Chain, Jewelry Making, Necklace Maintenance and Earring Decoration DIY Process Open Jump Ring (600Pcs) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
BEADNOVA 10mm Jump Rings Silver Jewelry Jump Rings for Jewelry Making Accessories Findings for Keychains (300Pcs) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Jepeux 400Pcs 7mm Silver Open Jump Ring, Used for Key Chain, Jewelry Making, Necklace Maintenance and Earring Decoration DIY Process Open Jump Ring (400Pcs) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
BEADNOVA 7mm Open Jump Rings for Jewelry Making Silver Jewelry Jump Rings for Keychains and Earrings (300Pcs) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Jepeux 600Pcs 5mm Silver Open Jump Ring, Used for Key Chain, Jewelry Making, Necklace Maintenance and Earring Decoration DIY Process Open Jump Ring (600Pcs) • Amazon Business $3.49 1 $3.49
Jepeux 400Pcs 7mm Gold Open Jump Ring, Used for Key Chain, Jewelry Making, Necklace Maintenance and Earring Decoration DIY Process Open Jump Ring (400Pcs) • Amazon Business $3.19 1 $3.19

Materials cost

$588.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $50.28

Sales tax

 $25.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$703.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.20

Total project goal

$828.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $828.01

3 Donors

-$826.78

Donations toward project cost

-$703.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$122.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.23

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