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

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See a Need, Fill a Need

Help me give my students voice amplifiers, sensory strips, a communication device, communication cards, art supplies, air purifier filters, homework folders, measuring scale, wall clips, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ota's classroom raised $583

This project is fully funded

My Project

Have you ever heard of the phrase, "See a need, fill a need?" That's what this project is. All of the items in this project are things that our classroom needs. The main reason for this project is to meet the unique needs of my students.

Please help us to get two voice amplifiers to support hearing impairments, a communication device, communication cards, and tactile materials that will develop art skills, integrate subjects, and allow for self expression through art.

With an active volcano on our island, the replacement air filters will help to purify our classroom air.

Mrs. Ota Waiakea Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

22 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Model Magic White, Modeling Clay Alternative, Reusable Sculpting Material, Air Dry, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies, 2lb Bucket, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $24.25 2 $48.50
GermGuardian Filter B HEPA Pure Genuine Air Purifier Filter, Removes 99.97% of Pollutants, Wildfire Smoke, Odors, for AC4825, AC4300, AC4900, AC4880, AC4850, CDAP4500, 2-Pack, Black/Yellow, FLT48252PK • Amazon Business $46.29 1 $46.29
Henoyso 48 Pcs Plastic Take Home Folders with 2 Pockets Parent Teacher Classroom Communication Homework Folder for Students Parent Teacher Connector(Red) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Outus 300 Sheets 3 Sizes Watercolor Paper Bulk 140lb/300gsm White Painting Drawing Paper for Watercolorists Beginning Crafts Artists, 4 x 6 Inch, 5 x 7 Inch, 9 x 12 Inch • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Ireer 48 Pcs Dustless Chalk Bulk for Kids Colored Sidewalk Chalk with Holder for Toddlers Back to School Chalkboard Art Tool for Blackboard Children Painting Writing Drawing Toys Gift Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Portable Voice Amplifier for Teachers, 2200mAh Rechargeable Personal Amplifier Mic PA System Headset Microphone with Speaker for Teachers, Training, Meeting, Tour Guide, Yoga, Classroom (Rose) • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
RENPHO Digital Bathroom Scale, Highly Accurate Core 1S Body Weight Scale with Lighted LED Display, Round Corner Design(11"/280mm, White) • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Portable Voice Amplifier for Teachers, 2200mAh Rechargeable Personal Amplifier Mic PA System Headset Microphone with Speaker for Teachers, Training, Meeting, Tour Guide, Yoga, Classroom (Black) • Amazon Business $18.78 1 $18.78
MOSISO Compatible with MacBook Air 13 inch Case 2025 2024 2023 2022 M4 A3240 M3 A3113 M2 A2681, Plastic Hard Shell&Keyboard Cover&Screen Film&Pouch for MacBook Air 13.6 inch Case, Aquamarine • Amazon Business $18.48 1 $18.48
Patelai 20 Pieces Self Adhesive Clips Plastic Tapestry Sticky Spring Wall Clips for Hanging Poster Photo Classroom Teacher Office Student Home(Black and White) • Amazon Business $8.59 2 $17.18
Dry Erase White Board, Cazeyoo Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard 16 x 12inch with Stand, 10 Markers, 4 Magnets and 1 Eraser, Portable Double-Sided White Board for Kids Drawing, Office, Home, School - Black • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Crayola Pearlescent Cream Sticks & Case, Oil Pastel Alternative, Gift Set, 10 Count • Amazon Business $16.27 1 $16.27
Special Supplies AAC Communication Device for Speech Therapy, Talker Buddy Communication Device for Non Verbal Kids & Adults, Autism Talking Aids for Home or School, Communication Device W/Travel Bag • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
EXPO Wet Erase Markers, Semi-Permanent Markers, Black, Fine Tip, 12 Count • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Didax Educational Resources Magnetic Demonstration Clock Math Manipulative, 12 inch diameter • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30
Liquid Chalk Markers, 12 Colors Chalkboard Marker Pens, Wet Erasable Chalk Markers for Chalkboard, Signs, Car Windows, Blackboard, Glass, Mirrors - 6mm Reversible Tip Neon Chalk Markers for Kids • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems: Poems and Drawings • Amazon Business $10.61 1 $10.61
Arme 600Pcs Animal Stickers Pack, Colorful Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles Computer Skateboad Phone Notebooks, Cute Animal Stickers Waterproof, Pet Stickers for Toddlers Kids Teens Girls Boys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crtiin 100 Pack Sensory Strips Anxiety Mindfulness Breath Calm Stickers Adhesive Texture Rough Tactile Fidget Tape for Mental Health Relief Anti Stress Stickers(Cartoon) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Crayons 24 Count, Colors of The World, Skin Tone Crayons, 24 Crayon Colors • Amazon Business $4.72 2 $9.44
WhatSign Telling Time Bulletin Board Decorations 38Pcs Telling Time Bulletin Board Set Learning to Tell Time Clock Cutouts Telling Time Teaching Clock for Kids Classroom Must Have Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Otylzto 120pcs Metal Binder Rings 1 Inch, Paper Ring, Key Rings,Office Products • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
27 Autism Communication Cards Visual Aid Nonverbal Communication Board Speech Delay Feelings Emotions Flash Cards Autism Special Needs Cue Cards Language Learning Toys for Kids Children Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Loctite 2oz. Fun-Tak Mounting Putty New • Amazon Business $2.49 2 $4.98

Materials cost

$439.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.41

Total project goal

$582.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $582.76

4 Donors

-$442.60

Donations toward project cost

-$410.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.25

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$40.16

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