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Mrs. Makua from Pahoa, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for School: Building a Fun, Organized, and Engaging Classroom!

Help me give my students the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and energized with durable resources, interactive supplies, and personal learning aids for a fun and productive classroom experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Makua's classroom raised $1,176

This project is fully funded

My Project

Classroom materials like a laminator, laminator sheets, Expo pens, whiteboard erasers, and cleaners are essential for creating durable and reusable teaching aids. Laminators help preserve charts, worksheets, and instructional materials, allowing them to be used repeatedly without wear and tear. Laminator sheets add protection and longevity to these resources, making them perfect for hands-on activities or display purposes. Expo pens and erasers, paired with whiteboards, enable students to participate actively in lessons through problem-solving, brainstorming, and practice exercises. Cleaners maintain the usability of these boards by removing marker residue, ensuring clarity and functionality. These tools encourage engagement and allow teachers to modify lessons dynamically.

With these materials, my students can be highly engaged in their assignments and work with peers to emphasize group collaboration.

In addition to instructional tools, other materials like snacks, markers, magnets, organizational charts, cubby shelves, cursive books, and headphones support student well-being and individual learning styles. Snacks provide students with the energy they need to stay focused throughout the day, while markers and magnets make lessons more interactive and visually stimulating. Organizational charts and cubby shelves help create a structured environment, allowing students to manage their belongings and classroom tasks independently. Cursive books foster fine motor skills and handwriting development, while headphones enable students to engage in individualized learning, such as listening to audio lessons or focusing in a noisy environment. Together, these materials contribute to a holistic and productive learning atmosphere.

Mrs. Makua Pahoa Elementary School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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More than three‑quarters 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

23 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Writing Cursive Letters Book – Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 3 $269.97
Classroom Laminating Machine • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Greige BG27WF01 • Amazon Business $109.97 1 $109.97
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 2 $25.94
Scholastic Class Jobs Pocket Chart, 27-1/2 x 26-1/2 Inches - Nylon - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $24.97 1 $24.97
Magnetic Pocket Chart Squares • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 24/Pack (1978998) • Staples $22.54 1 $22.54
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Black • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
SJPACK Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9 x 11.5 Inches Laminating Sheets, 3 mil thick laminate sheets, 200 Pack,Clear • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Ddaowanx Whiteboard Eraser, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Glass Board Eraser,School and Office Supplies (4 Pack/4 Colors) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
The Mega Deals White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22-ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $16.48 1 $16.48
Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn, Movie Theater Butter Flavor, 3 Oz Sharing Bags, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $15.45 1 $15.45
SAVERHO 36 Clear Pockets Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phone and Calculator Holder, Door Hanging Pocket Chart for Classroom Phone Holder with Number Sticker and Hooks (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Godery Boho Theme Daily Schedule Pocket Chart Set Decorate Your Classroom or Home for pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6, Black • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
MaxGear Whiteboard Magnets, 36 Pack Strong Refrigerator Magnets, Dry Erase Board Magnets Set, Magnets for Whiteboard, 3 cm Round Colored Magnets for Classroom, Refrigerator, Office, Home (5 Colors) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Carson Dellosa 30-Piece 17 1/2” x 4” Quick Stick Traditional Manuscript Name Tags for Classroom, Adhesive Name Plates for Student Desks, Classroom Name Tags With Ruler, Shapes, Numbers, and Alphabet • Amazon Business $6.42 1 $6.42
The Pencil Grip Inc 12-in-1 Dry Erase Eraser with Sturdy Plastic Holder - Comfortable • School Specialty $4.04 1 $4.04

Materials cost

$883.80

Vendor shipping charges

$33.16

Sales tax

$38.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$999.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.31

Total project goal

$1,175.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,175.42

1 Donor

-$999.11

Donations toward project cost

-$999.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$176.31

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$0.00

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