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

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Motivate With Choice and Voice to Empower Students

Help me give my students watercolor paper, markers, cardstock, and other materials to create various projects and incentives to motivate them.

  • $1,000 goal

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My Project

My class is made up of a group of 5th graders who are all talented in various areas. This project will help to motivate my students by creating opportunities for them to have choice in their sharing of knowledge.

Whether it be with writing, reading, or art, giving students the freedom to select what they produce to share their work will help them to stay the course and complete well thought out projects.

I am asking for art supplies, colored paper, and various items that will support and motivate my class.

Mrs. Imada Lihikai Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Kahului, 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
120 Sheets Watercolor Paper 8.5 x 11, 140 lb/300 GSM Cold Press Watercolor Paper Bulk White Water Color Paper for Kids Child Students Adults Artists Drawing • Amazon Business $35.99 3 $107.97
Sportime Spot Markers, 10 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $23.39 4 $93.56
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 5 $71.95
Sportime Gradeball Intermediate Basketballs, 28-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
School Smart Colored Lined Paper for Kids, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $29.99 2 $59.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lbs, Primary Assortment, 100/Pack (91646) • Quill.com $12.99 3 $38.97
Creative Kids Bulk Washable Watercolor Paint Set - 40 Pack w/ 8 Assorted Water Color Paints & Wooden Brush - Classroom/Charity Giving Bulk Paint • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Assorted Eco Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Staples $13.86 2 $27.72
24 Pcs Student Incentives Dog Tags Necklace Reading Prizes with Metal Beaded Chains Motivational Dog Tags Education Awards Assortment for Students Rewards • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $23.59 1 $23.59
Colarr 60 Pcs Mini Notebooks Colorful 5.5 x 4 Inch 30 Sheets Small Journal Bulk Blank Lined Notebook Colored Small Kraft Paper Book Bulk Student Classroom Office Back to School Supplies(Colorful) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Mr. Pen- Guided Reading Strips, 18 Pack, Highlighter Strips, Bookmarks for Kids, Highlight Strips for Books, Reading Trackers for Kids, Highlighter Strips for Reading, Book Highlighter Strips • Amazon Business $5.98 3 $17.94
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Tropical Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Staples $16.39 1 $16.39
200Pcs Inspirational Bookmarks Motivational Quotes Bookmarks Bulk Double-Sided Printed Encouraging Book Markers Positive Page Markers for Students Teachers School Home Office Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
60 Pieces Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Kids Scented Bookmarks Educational Bookmark Assorted Smelly Bookmarks for Kids Students Reader, 12 Styles, 12 Scents (Dessert Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
SANNIX 100Pcs Ball Beads Chain, Bulk Dog Tag Metal Chain, 4.72 Inch Ball Chain Keychains with Connectors for Hanging Christmas Decoration (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
36 Pieces Scented Bookmarks Fruit Scratch and Sniff Fun Classroom Colorful Chocolate Popcorn Donut Dessert Bookmarks for Kids Teenagers School Office Home, 12 Styles • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$686.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $92.69

Sales tax

 $30.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.94

Total project goal

$999.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $999.58

2 Donors

-$899.62

Donations toward project cost

-$849.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$99.96

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