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Mr. Minas from Waipahu, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Small Group Instruction for Upcoming Testing

Help me give my students more organized small group instruction and appropriate testing environment.

  • $736 goal

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

My Project

Hello! I will be planning on using the materials listed in order to utilize increased small group instruction in order to prepare my students for their upcoming testing. These materials will make the small group instruction more comfortable for students while also making it much easier to attend to our specific target goals. We will need these materials to better prepare for state testing by having our students work in specially tiered groups to allow beyond students to work on challenging assignments while also being able to provide differentiated instructions to our struggling learners. The carpet and the trays will be used for small group instruction. We do currently have a carpet in the classroom but it is way too small and groups are crowded when they meet and it's not optimal for instruction. We currently only have one working pencil sharper, so some students have to walk across the classroom to sharpen their pencils. Having pencil sharpeners at each small group station keeps them in their areas more frequently. The bins and chart will help keep tier 2 manipulatives organized.

Mr. Minas Waikele Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Waipahu, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Rectangular Classroom Carpet - 6' x 9' - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
Laptop Bed Tray Table, Adjustable Laptop Stand, Portable Lap Desks with Foldable Legs, Reading Desk for Sofa Couch Floor - Large • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
Bostitch Office SuperPro Glow Extra Heavy Duty Commercial Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener with Replaceable Cutter Cartridge System, 6-Hole, Silver/Black (EPS14HC) • Amazon Business $57.18 1 $57.18
Leinuosen 6 Pcs Magnetic Pocket Chart for Classroom with 60 Dry Erase Cards Toddler Schedule Chart Daily Schedule Pocket Chart Classroom Pocket Chart for Kids Teacher Learning Supplies (Black) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
ZMOL Electric Pencil Sharpener,Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners for Classroom,Cute Pencil Sharpener Plug in for Kids,Auto-Stop Pencil sharpener for No.2 / Colored Pencils,Best Electric Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49

Materials cost

$550.10

Vendor shipping charges

$12.45

Sales tax

$24.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$625.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.29

Total project goal

$735.29

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