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Mrs. Nagasako from Lahaina, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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LIS Makerspace Additions

Help me give my students amazing tools and supplies to use in our Makerspace!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nagasako's classroom raised $365

This project is fully funded

My Project

Makerspaces have revolutionized the way students learn and engage with educational content. These dedicated spaces for hands-on creation and innovation provide a range of benefits that traditional classroom settings simply cannot offer. From fostering experiential learning to promoting collaboration and equity, makerspaces have the potential to transform education and empower students to become lifelong learners.

Our goal is to enhance our Makerspace and provide new tools and materials for students to have hands-on learning opportunities for the development of essential skills such as resilience, communication, and creativity in our school's library.

We would like to make a space for the students to explore their creativity through providing them a magnetic whiteboard space and LEGO creation station.

As they tinker, students learn to analyze what works and what doesn't, developing problem-solving skills along the way. Through this process of trial and error in makerspaces, students learn to accept failures as learning opportunities and motivates them to make improvements. By embracing challenges and persisting through setbacks, students develop the resilience needed to face future obstacles with confidence.

Mrs. Nagasako Lahaina Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

Lahaina, 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

450 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
XBoard Magnetic Mobile Whiteboard, Double Sided Magnetic Dry Erase White Board on Wheels, Large Height Adjust Portable Easel with Stand and Aluminium Frame for Home School Office (48x36-Inch) • Amazon Business $117.99 1 $117.99
Loctite Epoxy Five Minute Instant Mix, Two 0.47-Fluid Ounce Syringes (1715208) • Amazon Business $12.87 3 $38.61
LEGO Classic Creative Transparent and Solid Bricks - 11013 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Maker, Wooden Blocks, Stacking Tower Game, Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Game for 2-6 Players, Play in Teams • Amazon Business $18.35 1 $18.35
LEZIOA 5 Pack Hanging Cup Holders, Multipurpose Rolling Cart Accessories Utility Cart Accessories For Art & Craft Supplies, Space Saving Hanging Storage Basket Pencil Holder Makeup Organizers (Blue) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Gorilla Glue - 2 oz, Fast Cure • Blick Art Materials $5.53 2 $11.06
2Pcs Magnetic Pen Holder for Refrigerator - Adjustable Magnetic Whiteboard Marker Holder Fridge Pen Holder Plastic - Magnetic Marker Holder for Whiteboard Dry Erasers for Whiteboard for School, Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mudder Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Pens and Markers, 2 Pieces (Light Blue, Green) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Markers for Kids, 12 Pack, Assorted Colors, White Board/ Whiteboard Markers, Fine Tip, Dry Erase Pens • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$254.52

Vendor shipping charges

$10.64

Sales tax

$11.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$310.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.74

Total project goal

$364.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$364.92

1 Donor

-$364.92

Donations toward project cost

-$310.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.74

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$0.00

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