My project is using STEM and arts and crafts to help with their social-emotional learning where students can work together as a team and at the same time they can have days where they can use art and crafts as a way to express themselves. The STEM items that I am requesting will make a difference in my students’ learning by helping my students with problem-solving skills, teamwork, communication skills, and boosting their self-esteem. For example, they can use their critical thinking skills and boost their curiosity. The other items are the arts and craft supplies to help improve their mental health.
The goal for this project is to have my students be in a creative environment where they can use their curiosity and creativity for these projects.
My goal for them is to be successful at using their communication skills through STEM and art as well as improving their overall well-being. I want them to be happy and I believe that doing this project will help them have a safe space to be creative and work as a team. Also, this will help their social-emotional skills.
My students are special because they are Lahaina-grown kids. I refuse to teach in other schools because I truly believe that the students here are different from the other students from the other places. I had to drive all the way to Lahaina to be there and show up for these kids. These kids are respectful; they have that sense of place and belonging, they are helpful, they always try their best to do better and show growth. Some of these kids live an hour away and still show up to school.
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
Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable
• School Specialty
$41.02
1
$41.02
Break Box Party Snack Box 45/Box (700-S0003)
• Staples
$38.59
1
$38.59
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Painting Kit - Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids, Paint & Decorate 15 River Rocks with 10 Paint Colors & More Art Supplies, Outdoor Toys for Girls and Boys (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Dan&Darci Arts and Crafts Vault - 1000+ Piece Craft Supplies Kit Library in a Box for Kids Ages 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Girls & Boys - Crafting Set Kits - Gift Ideas for Kids Art Project Activity
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Pad, 11 x 14 Inches, 80 lb, 24 Sheets
• School Specialty
$9.82
3
$29.46
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastels, Assorted Colors, Set of 12
• School Specialty
$1.79
15
$26.85
50 Pcs Fidget Pack - Party Favors Gifts for Kids, Adults & Autistics - Stress Relief Autism Sensory Toy - Fidget Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its Fidgets Stocking Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448)
• Staples
$22.83
1
$22.83
Play Visions OddBallz Giant Stress Ball - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$19.42
1
$19.42
Operation Electronic Board Game, Family Games for Kids Ages 6+, Kids Board Games for 1+ Players, Funny Games for Kids, Kids Gifts (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$19.22
1
$19.22
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes
• Amazon Business
$19.20
1
$19.20
Modeling Clay Kit - 50 Colors Air Dry Ultra Light Magic Clay, Soft & Stretchy DIY Molding Clay with Tools, Animal Accessories, Kids Art Crafts Gift for Boys & Girls Age 3-12 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$19.19
1
$19.19
24 Pack Happiness-Themed Journals Bulk Set, Kraft Paper Notebooks with 80 Lined Pages for Kids, Office, School Supplies (4 x 5.75 In)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Winning Fingers Shape Toy Puzzle Game – Pop Up Board Game with Shape Puzzles - Two Players Concentration Games Puzzle Board Matching Game - Educational Toy for Kids 3 Years and Older
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game with People and Pets, The Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up, Includes People Cards and Pets Cards (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$15.47
1
$15.47
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up
• Amazon Business
$7.49
2
$14.98
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636)
• Staples
$13.27
1
$13.27
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Junior Learning Phonics Board Games Set, 6 Counters, Ages 4-5, Language Skills, Pre K-K
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Rubik's Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Fidget Toy Brain Teasers Travel Games, for Adults and Kids Ages 8 and up
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Staples Paper 2-Pocket Folders Electric Blue 25/Box (50754/27534-CC)
• Staples
$7.34
1
$7.34
Materials cost
$729.32
Vendor shipping charges
$47.36
Sales tax
$32.09
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.94
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$849.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.95
Total project goal
$999.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$999.66
1 Donor
-$499.83
Donations toward project cost
-$424.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$74.97
match offer
-$499.82
Match offer toward project cost
-$424.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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