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Mrs. Kea Arakaki-Tohara from Honokaa, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SEL tools to build community, OH MY!

Help me give my students sustenance, games to build classroom community, and books to read in class. Help me continue to support our students with their SEL goals!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kea Arakaki-Tohara's classroom raised $741

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are a blended Special Education class, with the majority of my students who are with me the entire day. We have been going out to more general education classes more and more this year, and the students and staff have enjoyed seeing the students daily.

The materials I am requesting will help me with supplementing my students with their hunger, SEL needs, building our classroom community, and having fun!

The bocce balls we will use as part of our outside activities. A lot of our students participate in Special Olympics and play bocce ball; so having this activity will be a wonderful asset to our classroom. The students will continue to learn how to play in a team setting, work with others, and increase their hand-eye coordination.

The snacks are self-explanatory; if people are hungry, no matter their age, the harder it is for them to focus and fulfill any tasks. I want to have my students feel fulfilled and have their tummies full so they can learn to their fullest capacity. The snacks will not be a replacement for their school meals, but to bide them over until lunch. We all know the feeling of being hungry, and I don't want my students to feel this way.

Mrs. Kea Arakaki-Tohara Honoka'A High & Intermediate School Grades 9-12

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.

Honokaa, 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Holes - Holes - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 14 $91.84
TIME For Kids - K-Grade 1 with Teacher's Guide • TIME for Kids $5.50 10 $55.00
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Snack Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Snack Box, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
We Are Water Protectors - Caldecott Medal Winner (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Hey! Play! Bocce Ball Set - Lawn Game for Backyard, Beach, or Wedding - Includes Red and Green Bocce Balls, • Amazon Business $24.51 1 $24.51
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.89 2 $21.78
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
BOUBONI Kids Painting Aprons 12 Pieces 12 Colors Kids Art Aprons with 2 Roomy Pockets Kids Aprons for Art Painting Activity Kitchen Crafts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$476.97

Vendor shipping charges

$93.94

Sales tax

$20.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$629.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.01

Total project goal

$740.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$740.06

1 Donor

-$740.06

Donations toward project cost

-$629.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.01

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$0.00

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