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Ms. Close from Keaau, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rich Literature for the Littles

Help me give my students rich literature for their early stages of school.

  • $962 goal

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

My Project

Establishing a new preschool classroom necessitates the inclusion of a wide range of rich language experiences and high-quality literature. A thoughtfully curated collection of children's books will support young learners in developing a love for reading and exploring the joy of literature across diverse topics.

The presence of engaging, high-quality literature throughout the school day will enhance their learning experiences and promote a strong foundation in early literacy.

Having these books readily available in the classroom will enrich students’ language development and foster a lasting appreciation for reading while teaching them about self-care, health, recycling, and many other subject areas.

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Keaau, 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

25 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Be You Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $76.46 1 $76.46
Kaplan Early Learning Leo Lionni Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
Kaplan Early Learning Eric Carle Paperback Books - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
Creative Teaching Press Holiday Book Series - Set of 12 - Paperback • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Capstone Press Weather Basics Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Kaplan Early Learning Counting is Fun Board Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $45.86 1 $45.86
Kaplan Early Learning Pete the Cat Doll and 4 Paperback Books • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Kaplan Early Learning Learn with Me Science Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $37.76 1 $37.76
Kaplan Early Learning Reduce Reuse Recycle Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
Newmark Learning I Believe in Myself Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Free Spirit Publishing I'm In Control of Myself Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Kaplan Early Learning Health and Your Body Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
Capstone Press First Manners Board Books - Set of 4 Engaging Children's Books for Toddlers - Teaching Social Skills, Sharing, and Politeness • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76

Materials cost

$601.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $150.40

Sales tax

 $26.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$817.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.26

Total project goal

$961.73

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