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Ms. Reyes from Honolulu, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Gardens: Tools for Growing, Playing, and Learning

Help me give my students essential gardening materials, sensory tools, and educational toys to inspire hands-on learning and creativity, fostering growth and development in an engaging, supportive environment.

  • $609 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

My Project

Help me create an interactive and engaging learning environment with hands-on gardening tools, sensory play materials, and essential cleaning supplies! These resources will inspire young learners to explore, grow, and develop important life skills. By nurturing plants in the garden, my students will learn responsibility, patience, and the value of hard work. Sensory play materials will stimulate their curiosity and enhance cognitive development, while cleaning supplies will teach them about the importance of maintaining a clean, organized space. These items will foster creativity, teamwork, and a love for learning. Your support will give my students the tools they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, cultivating both their minds and the world around them for a brighter, more promising future!

Ms. Reyes Makalapa 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.

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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

5 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MIXC Wooden Raised Garden Bed with Legs, 48”L X 24”W, Elevated Reinforced Large Planter Box for Vegetable Flower Herb Outdoors - Beam and Column Structure - Unmatched Strength Outlast • Amazon Business $88.44 1 $88.44
LWuuywa Kids Sensory Swivel Chair, Sensory Spin Chair for Autism Kids, Body Coordination Training Chairs, Spin Seat, Metal Base, Non-Slip Design (Red) • Amazon Business $66.49 1 $66.49
Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toy For Toddlers And Babies 9 Months And Up With 5 Balls (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Fanwer Wheelchair Seat Belt, Non-Slip and Drop-Resistant Wheelchair Safety Belt with Adjustable Straps Metal Buckles for The Elderly • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Marble Run Toy Motorized Elevator Marble Maze Kit with Perpetual Motion Machine, Building Block Educational Construction Game Playset STEM Learning Hand Eye Coordination Training Unlimited DIY • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, 75 Count Each, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $16.62 2 $33.24
Purell 2in1 Moisturizing Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel, 12 oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) - 3698-06-EC • Amazon Business $31.15 1 $31.15
Durable Pound A Ball Toys for Toddler, Stacking, Learning, Active, Early Developmental Hammer Montessori Toys, Fun Gifts for Boy & Girl - STEM Educational Toy - Great Birthday Gift Ages 1 2 3 • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Educational Insights Hot Dots Numberblocks Workbook Numbers 1-10 with Interactive Pen, 75+ Activities, Easter Basket Stuffer, Gift for Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $20.20 1 $20.20
Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix, for Outdoor Container Plants, Contains Quick-Release Natural Fertilizer, OMRI Listed, 25 qt. • Amazon Business $8.00 2 $16.00
Pampers Swim Diapers - Splashers - Size L, 17 Count, Gap-Free Disposable Baby Swimming Pants • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Number Puzzle Kindergarten Math Games - Number Matching Puzzle - Learning Numbers Puzzles Counting Toys for Toddlers Kids Ages 3-5 - Educational Toys Preschool Learning Activities - Easter Toys Gifts • Amazon Business $15.86 1 $15.86
canhard Unbreakable Mirror for Wall, Full Body Mirror for Kids, 4Pack 10 x10 inch, Shatterproof Plexiglass Long Mirrors Fores Bedroom Closet, Children Plastic Mirrors Non Glass Stick on Mirro • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
3.2" Biodegradable Peat Pots with Drainage Holes - 50 Pcs Thickened Round Plant Pots, Seedling Starters Kit with 100 Plant Markers for Seed Germination • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Sow Right Seeds - Fordhook Lima Bush Bean Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Packet with Instructions to Plant an Outdoor Home Vegetable Garden - Stringless Variety - Protein Packed Bush Bean (1) • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94

Materials cost

$460.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.28

Total project goal

$608.56

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