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Mr. Cardona from Kailua Kona HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spark Brilliance: Montessori Toys Unleash Child Potential

Help me give my students Montessori toys, including headphones for a student, promote independent learning, creativity, and cognitive development through simple, natural designs, fostering essential skills for children's holistic growth and lifelong learning.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

We are embarking on a mission to revolutionize education accessibility for children, especially those with hearing impairments, through the introduction of Montessori toys and headphones. Our initiative aims to provide these invaluable resources via DonorsChoose, a platform dedicated to supporting educational projects in need. By donating to our cause, you'll be directly contributing to the empowerment and enrichment of young minds, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Montessori toys are renowned for their ability to foster children's independent learning and cognitive development.

With their sensory-rich designs and open-ended play opportunities, these toys are engaging and instrumental in honing essential skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and fine motor abilities. By incorporating Montessori principles into the classroom environment, we can create inclusive learning spaces where all children, regardless of their abilities, can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

Furthermore, providing headphones specifically designed for hearing-impaired students will significantly enhance their educational experience. These headphones offer tailored features such as noise cancellation and adjustable volume controls, ensuring optimal audio clarity and comfort for students with hearing challenges. By equipping classrooms with these specialized tools, we can break down barriers to learning and empower every child to fully engage with educational content, fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all. Join us in making a difference today by donating to our project on DonorsChoose and helping us create brighter futures for children with diverse learning needs. Together, we can ensure that every child has the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.

Mr. Cardona
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aitbay Cool Math Game, Valentines for Preschoolers Frog Balance Counting Toys for Boys & Girls Educational Number Toy Fun Children's Gift STEM Learning Age 3+ (63 PCS) • Amazon Business $13.57 5 $67.85
HARIBO Gold Bears, 22.8 Oz, Tub Of 54 Packs • Amazon Business $9.44 4 $37.76
JBL Tune 510BT: Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Purebass Sound - Black • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
JOYIN 2 Bottles Bubbles Refill Solutions 64oz (up to 5 Gallon) Big Bubble Solution 64 OZ Concentrated Bubble Solution for Bubble Machine, Gun, Wand Refill Fluid Summer, Easter Toys (Blue+Green) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Pour, to Clean and Deodorize, Sparkling Lemon & Sunflower Essence, 144 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $12.58 2 $25.16
Skoolzy Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups 70 Pc - Toddler STEM Educational Number Learning Toys, Developmental Sensory Bin Motor Skills Activity for Preschool Kids Age 3 + • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Wooden Number Puzzle w/Shapes & Math Symbols - 25pcs Toddler Number Learning Toys to Develop Counting & Problem-Solving Skills - Number Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 - Fun Montessori Puzzle by Number Toys • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
SYNARRY Wooden Dinosaur Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5, 4 Packs 24 PCs Jigsaw Puzzles Preschool Educational Brain Teaser Boards Toys Gifts Toddlers Children, Wood Puzzles for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MIC MICSOA Playground Balls Kickballs 8.5 Inch, Rainbow Playground Ball Set for Kids and Adults, Dodgeball Kick Balls Handball for Indoor & Outdoor Schoolyard Games with Hand Pump(4 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kids Headphones Bluetooth Wireless 85db/110db Volume Limit Headset Fit for Aged 3-21 Over-Ear and Build-in Mic Wired & SD Card Mode Headphones for Boys Girls Travel School Phone Pad Tablet PC Green • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Coogam Numbers and Alphabets Flash Cards Set - ABC Wooden Letters and Numbers Animal Pattern Board Matching Puzzle Game Montessori Educational Learning Toys Gift for Preschool Kids Age 3 4 5 Years • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
ETI Toys, 19 Piece Unique Educational Sorting & Matching Toy for Toddlers. Colorful Sorter Cube Box & Shapes, 100 Percent Safe, Promotes Fun Learning, Creativity & Skills Development • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
JOYIN 2 Kids Bubble Gun with 2 Bottles Bubble Refill Solution, Bubble Guns Kids 4-8, Bubble Machine Gun for Toddlers 1-3, Bubble Gun Blaster Party Favors, Summer Toy, Outdoors, Easter, Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
HomSeon 36 Theme Montessori Busy Book for Toddlers 3 and up, Preschool Learning Activities for Kids Kindergaten Educational Toys Tools Autism Pre K Early Learning • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Sensory Toys Montessori Toys for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Speech Therapy Materials Autism Toys 192 Cards 384 Sides ABC 123 Sight Words Toddler Toys Educational Learning Toys Talking Flash Cards Boys Gift • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
AIDEA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths-50PK, Microfiber Towels for Cars, Premium All-Purpose Car Cloth, Dusting Cloth Cleaning Rags, Absorbent Microfiber Cloth for SUVs, House, Kitchen, Window, Gift-12×12" • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Play Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Sand, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.91 1 $13.91
Toddler Toys Age 2-6,Learning Toys for Toddlers,224 Sight Words Learning Resources,Montessori Toys for 2 Year Old,Talking Flash Cards,Sensory Toys for Kids with Autism,Speech Therapy,Toddler Boy Toys • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Carson Dellosa Preschool Flash Cards for Toddlers Ages 2-4 Years Old, 211 Numbers, Sight Words, Colors, Shapes, and Alphabet Flash Cards, Toddler Learning Flash Cards for Toddlers 4 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.20 1 $11.20
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
PROMEDIX P Nitrile Gloves, 4mil-100 Count, Gloves Disposable Latex Free, Disposable Gloves for Household, Food safe • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
50 PCS Kid First Cognitive Flashcards,Double Sided Printed 7 in 1 Colorful Cards Alphabet,Numbers, Foods,Animals,Shapes,Colors with 3 Reclosable Rings,Learning Tool for Pre-K Kindergarten Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BIG Letter Tracing for Preschoolers and Toddlers ages 2-4: Homeschool Preschool Learning Activities for 3 year olds • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
LEOBRO Silicone Mat for Resin Molds, 2 PCS 15.7" x 11.7" Playdough Mat, Silicone Sheet for Crafts Jewelry Resin Molds Mat, Nonstick Silicone Craft Mats for UV Resin, Paint, Clay, Blue & Rose Red • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87
Zep Professional Sprayer Bottle 32 ounces - Up to 30 Foot Spray, Adjustable Nozzle • Amazon Business $3.87 1 $3.87
Flash Cards: Numbers 0 - 100 • Amazon Business $3.32 1 $3.32

Materials cost

$488.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.57

Total project goal

$643.78

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Total project goal

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