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Ms. Close from Keaau, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Stay Healthy

Help me give my students the essential wisdom needed to stay healthy and happy in school!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Close's classroom raised $705

This project is fully funded

My Project

Good hygiene, physical and emotional learning is crucial for students to learn. The importance of staying healthy from a young age helps to ensure regular school attendance. Lessons and activities focused on hygiene, physical well-being, and emotional health are essential for fostering lifelong habits of self-care. These skills are particularly important in a world where students are constantly interacting with others. Personal hygiene is not just about physical cleanliness; it also encompasses emotional well-being. When children learn to take care of their bodies, they develop a sense of self-worth and confidence. By teaching personal hygiene, we are equipping them with essential skills for a healthy and fulfilling life. The materials requested that teach hygiene, emotional, and physical well-being can significantly benefit students in various ways such as teaching hygiene practices like handwashing and dental care helps stop illness spread and boosts overall health. Early hygiene education builds lifelong habits, reducing infection risk. Good hygiene also enhances confidence and social interactions, making students feel more comfortable and accepted. The parachutes also encourage exercise, fostering a love for physical activity crucial for health. Nutrition materials will help in teaching balanced diets that supports physical growth and overall health. Knowledge about physical well-being helps avoid long-term health issues by promoting early healthy choices. The overall impact on academic performance is that healthy students attend school regularly and perform better academically. Education on hygiene, emotional, and physical well-being lays the groundwork for lifelong health and wellness. A focus on well-being creates a supportive, safe, and engaging learning environment. By incorporating these materials into their education, students are better equipped to care for themselves and interact positively with others, enhancing both their immediate and long-term quality of life.

Ms. Close Kea'au Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Two-Person Parachutes, 33 x 50 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $65.99 3 $197.97
Sportime MyPlate Food & Nutrition Visual Learning Guides, Grade 1 to 4, Set of 10, Black - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $69.74 1 $69.74
Kaplan Early Learning Keeping Our Body Healthy Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
MEROCO Montessori Practical Life Brushing Teeth Model and Cards Montessori Homeschool Learning Preschool Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $24.19 1 $24.19
HOBBY HORSE 12 Pack Large Round Craft Ink Pad 12 Colors Rainbow DIY Fingerprint Ink Pad Washable Painting Card Stamps Partner Crafts Projects Rubber Stamps Wood Scrapbook • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Smelly Melly: Personal Hygiene for Kids and Little Monsters • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Teacher Created Resources Germ Tracker - Germ Sleuthing Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
Germy Science: The Sick Truth about Getting Sick (and Staying Healthy) (Gross Science) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Teacher Created Resources Germ Tracker - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Sunny Present Inner Superhero Cards for Kids - 42 Action Cards to Learn Important Skills Through Play: Emotion & Communication Skills, Discover Talents • Amazon Business $13.20 1 $13.20
Get Your Dragon To Eat Healthy Food: A Story About Nutrition and Healthy Food Choices (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teach Your Dragon Good Hygiene: Help Your Dragon Start Healthy Hygiene Habits. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids Why Good Hygiene Is Important Socially and Emotionally. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good for You! All About Staying Healthy (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) • Amazon Business $7.06 1 $7.06

Materials cost

$482.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $57.68

Sales tax

 $21.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$598.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.65

Total project goal

$704.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $704.32

1 Donor

-$704.32

Donations toward project cost

-$598.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.65

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