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

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Perpetuating Hana No'eau - Hawaiian Fine Arts

Help me give my students the gift of cultural expression this May Day.

  • $1,110 goal

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

My Project

This May Day, our students will celebrate Kaua'i with a vibrant hula performance. Lole (costumes) and lei are vital to authentic Hawaiian dance, reflecting the stories and traditions students have learned. We're enriching this experience by engaging in hana no'eau (traditional Hawaiian arts). Students will learn natural dyeing, stamping, and lei making, transforming materials into cultural expressions.

Specifically, we will dye, stamp, and print fabric using traditional Hawaiian motifs and dyes, alongside modern designs and techniques, to create contemporary attire inspired by traditional practices.

Students will also create plant portraits of the native plants they are studying, propagating, dancing, and chanting about. Abstract designs of these native plants will be stamped onto the material, which will be crafted into skirts and capes. These hands-on activities will create authentic lole and lei, building an inventory for future cultural events and deepening our students' 'ike Hawaii (Hawaiian knowledge).

These costumes are more than attire; they're a testament to student effort, cherished memories, and a resource for preserving cultural skills. Your support will provide fabric, dyes, tools, flowers, and foliage, empowering students to fully express their learning. By investing in these materials, you invest in cultural preservation, allowing students to connect with their heritage and share Kaua'i's beauty. Mahalo nui loa for your support.

Mrs. Ipo Kapaa Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

Never Before Funded 430 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
Mr. Pen- Magnetic Dry Erase Board, 24x36 Inches, White Board Dry Erase, Large White Board, Big White Board, Large Whiteboard for Wall, Large Magnetic Whiteboard, Large Dry Erase Board for Wall • Amazon Business $31.84 2 $63.68
Smart-Fab Fabric - Roll, 48" x 40 ft, Brown • Blick Art Materials $19.16 3 $57.48
Smart-Fab Fabric - Sheets, 9" x 12", Pkg of 270, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $28.30 2 $56.60
SCRIBBLEDO 30 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Clipboards 9"x12" Durable Clipboards Bulk with 30 Dry Erase Erasers, Dry Erase Clipboard with Low Profile Clip for School, Classroom and Home Use • Amazon Business $54.89 1 $54.89
Gredak Mini Canvases for Painting with Easel Set, Pack of 14,4 x 4 Inches Mini Canvas,14pcs 5" Mini Easel,Acrylic Paint and Brushes, Small Canvas for Adults, Art Supplies for Painting Supplies • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
SEE-IT! 330 pcs Make 110 Name Tag Holders with Lanyards and White Insert Cards, Quick Load No Zipper Badge Protector ID Holder Heavy Duty Reusable Business School Church Conference • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
Smart-Fab Fabric - Roll, 48" x 40 ft, Black • Blick Art Materials $19.16 2 $38.32
Smart-Fab Fabric - Roll, 48" x 40 ft, Grass Green • Blick Art Materials $19.16 2 $38.32
Smart-Fab Fabric - Roll, 48" x 40 ft, Sky Blue • Blick Art Materials $19.16 2 $38.32
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Burlap - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $18.97 2 $37.94
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Calming Blue - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $18.97 2 $37.94
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Galvanized - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $18.97 2 $37.94
Clipboards, HERKKA 25 Pack Plastic Office Clipboards, Assorted Transparent Color Plastic Clipboards, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size • Amazon Business $36.77 1 $36.77
Creativity Street No Mess Unique Shape Sponge Foam Paint Rollers, Set of 4 • School Specialty $14.99 2 $29.98
School Specialty Colonial Needle Long Weaving Needles, Plastic, 6 Inches, Pack of 10, Blue • Amazon Business $4.64 3 $13.92
Hekisn Large-Eye Plastic Sewing Needles, Colorful Safety Lacing Needles, 3 Different Sizes Yarn Sewing Needle, Learning Needles for DIY Sewing Handmade Crafts 3.5 & 2.76 & 2.1 inch (30 Pieces) • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Plants and Tree Ecosystems! From Wetlands to Forests - Botany for Kids - Children's Botany Books • Amazon Business $9.43 1 $9.43
LoveInUSA 100 PCS Plastic Needles for Kids, Large Eye Plastic Needles Plastic Sewing Needles for Handmade Crafts DIY Notions Stitchery • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87
UpdateClassic 50 PCS Push Pin Clips, Wooden Push Pins for Cork Board, Teacher Supplies for Classroom Decorative Thumb Tacks for Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
18 PCS Large Eye Sewing Needles, 9 PCS Sewing Sharp Needles and 9 PCS Large Eye Blunt Sewing Needles, Leather Needle, Stainless Steel Hand Stitching Needles with Plastic Bottle • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$766.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $101.73

Sales tax

 $33.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$943.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.43

Total project goal

$1,109.52

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