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Ms. Shoemaker from Kailua, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe, Fun & Educational Home Away From Home-Our Classroom!

Help me give my students books that promote belonging, cleaning supplies that keep our learning space safe, games for engaged learning and calm down corner materials so that they may have a place to take a break.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shoemaker's classroom raised $1,181

This project is fully funded

My Project

From Social Emotional Learning items like our weighted stuffy and noise cancelling headphones, to our world learning items like the interactive globe-the materials that I am requesting will bolster our classroom vision of being a SAFE, FUN and EDUCATIONAL home away from home!

Learning materials like white boards, clipboards and games help us to connect while we learn and practice new skills.

The students can bring these materials from their independent work stations to communal areas of the classroom and work in small groups or partners.

My students are only 6 years old and often seek connection and comfort through the school day as they are still young enough to miss their moms and dads when they are away! The majority of materials that are being funded here like math manipulative and phonics games encourage students to build classroom community and lean on their class family as they simultaneously develop their independence in First Grade. Other materials such as a vacuum and magic erasers help me to keep the classroom clean and safe.

Ms. Shoemaker Kainalu 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.

Kailua, HI View local requests 19 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dyson - V8 Cordless Vacuum with 6 accessories - Silver/Nickel • Best Buy Education $370.70 1 $370.70
Giantex 15-Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Book Paper Organizer Utility Trolley with Wheels, Ideal for School, Office, Home (Clear) • Amazon Business $78.99 1 $78.99
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon • Amazon Business $14.00 5 $70.00
LeapFrog Magic Adventures Globe (Frustration Free Packaging), 11.06 x 10.24 x 14.09 inches • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Harkla Weighted Stuffed Animal for Kids- 5lb Weighted Lap Animal for Kids - Soft and Cuddly Weighted Lap Pad - Calming and Comforting • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Swingline Guillotine Paper Cutter Heavy Duty, 12 Inch Paper Cutting Board with Guard Rail, Blade Lock, Cuts Up to 10 Sheets, Professional Manual Paper Cutter Trimmer for Scrapbooking, Crafts & Photo. • Amazon Business $39.77 1 $39.77
The Fidget Game Word Pop CVC Words - Learn to Read in Weeks - Multisensory Reading & Phonics Interactive Tools Ideal for Pre Kindergarten to 1st Grade • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Simply magic 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Base 10 Math Manipulatives K-3, Math Counters, Number Blocks, Math Cubes for Kids, Counting Blocks - Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Gray • Amazon Business $23.50 1 $23.50
FASTPRO 18-Pack, 9-LED Mini Flashlight Set, AAA Batteries are Included and Pre-Installed, Perfect for Class Teaching, Camping, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Holicolor 300pcs Balloons 12 Assorted Colors 12 Inch Latex Rainbow Balloons for Birthday Party Baby Shower Anniversary Festival Arch Garland Decoration • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Juvale 12 Pack Double Sided Small Dry Erase White Boards with Lines - Whiteboards for Students and Classroom Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
SMARTAKE Paper Towel Holder, Paper Towel Dispenser Standing Weighted Base Non Slip, Spring Arm Fit Most Size Paper Roll, Stainless Steel Paper Towel Holder for Home Kitchen Countertop Tabletop, Black • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original White Scouring Pad, 10/Pack (69516) • Quill.com $16.59 1 $16.59
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
EOOUT 30pcs Binder Pocket, Binder Pockets for 3 Ring, Binder Folders, 11 Holes, Letter Size, Snap Button Pouch with Label for School, Home and Office • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
It All Comes Down to This • Amazon Business $7.33 1 $7.33
Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
110Pcs Square Magnets Magnetic Tape Strip - Sukh Magnet Sheets Magnets with Adhesive Backing Magnet on One Side Self Adhesive on The Other Side for Fridge Organisation,Art Project,Classroom • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
300 Pcs Paper Clips, Binder Clips and Rubber Bands, Office Supply Set, Paper Clips and Paper Clamps, School Supplies Office Supplies Teacher Supplies for Office Desk Essentials (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
What If Everybody Did That? • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$914.98

Vendor shipping charges

$4.15

Sales tax

$40.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,003.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.02

Total project goal

$1,180.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,180.13

1 Donor

-$1,003.11

Donations toward project cost

-$1,003.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$177.02

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$0.00

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