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Mrs. Bencomo from Keaau, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Manipulatives

Help me give my students classroom manipulatives we need for math and science.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bencomo's classroom raised $721

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students learn best when they can physically manipulate items in front of them, especially in math. In first grade, some math concepts can be more challenging than others and require hands-on math materials to gain a concrete understanding of these concepts. I have chosen tools such as pan balances, student clocks, geometric shapes, and microfiber towels to support their learning daily. In addition to these items, I have chosen a variety of science materials that will support our current learning of plants in science. The growth medium and plant dolly will help us observe and grow plants that can move around our classroom with ease. With the variety of materials, I have also included different storage bins to keep our new classroom materials organized and ready for our learning.

Mrs. Bencomo Kea'au 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.

Keaau, 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
hand2mind Student Balance, Plastic Fulcrum Scale to Teach Mass & Measurement, Basic Economical Balance Scale for Kids • Amazon Business $10.99 12 $131.88
Mead Primary Composition Book, Ruled, Grades K-2, 100 Sheets, 7-1/2" x 9-3/4", 12 Pack (610054-ECM) • Amazon Business $35.49 2 $70.98
GRANNY SAYS Storage Baskets with Metal Frame, Closet Shelf Organizer and Storage Bins Large, Closet Storage Baskets, Decorative Clothes Storage Bins for Organizing Shelves, Yellow White, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
IRIS USA 12 Qt. Large Deep Clip Box, 4 Pack, Clear Plastic Storage Container Bins with Latching Lids, Organizer Solution for Home, Office and Classroom, Stackable Nestable, Seafoam Blue Buckles • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Taiyin 1 Pack 20 Inch Wooden Plant Stand with Lockable Wheels 220 Lbs Heavy Duty Rolling Plant Stand Plant Roller with Casters Strong Plant Roller Dolly Base for Outdoor Indoor • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Root Riot Plugs 100 Cubes 714132 • Amazon Business $33.66 1 $33.66
Inbeby 16 Set Sensory Mini Mats Assorted Textured Sensory Floor Tiles - Sensory Walls, Early Sensory Exercise Sensory Mats Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Kids Baby Toddler Fidgeting Activity • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Learning Resources Folding Geometric Shapes - 16 Pieces, Ages 7+ Geometry Accessories, Teacher Aids, Math Helper, Teacher Supplies, Math Games for Kids,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $28.18 1 $28.18
Rubbermaid Microfiber Cloth Towels, 24 Pack, 14"x14", Non-Scratch, Reusable/Washable for Cleaning/Wiping/Polishing for Home/Kitchen/Car • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
Ashman Set of 6 Watering Cans, Indoor and Outdoor Use, Red, Green, Yellow, 2 Liter Capacity, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Wire Baskets for Organizing Household 4 Pack Pantry Baskets For Storage Pantry Wire Black Metal Storage Bins • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
Command Large Utility Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Hanging Decorations in Living Spaces, 14 White Hooks and 16 Command Strips • Amazon Business $17.21 1 $17.21
Learning Advantage CTU25815 Student Clock (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29

Materials cost

$549.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$612.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.07

Total project goal

$720.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$720.48

1 Donor

-$720.48

Donations toward project cost

-$612.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.07

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$0.00

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