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

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Turning Pages, Growing Mind

Help me give my students books that will spark their imaginations, build their love for reading, and support their growing minds every single day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kohn's classroom raised $565

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love my students because they’re full of curiosity, potential, and creativity! Every student brings a unique perspective and energy to the table, which makes learning so exciting. Watching them grow, ask questions, and discover new things is incredibly rewarding. Their ability to tackle challenges, think critically, and imagine new possibilities keeps me inspired. Plus, the passion they have for learning, whether it's about a favorite subject or a new topic, is contagious. Helping them along their journey feels like being part of something really special.

Books are windows to new worlds, helping our children grow in exciting ways!

They build language skills by introducing new words and ideas, boost creativity by sparking imagination, and strengthen memory by keeping them engaged with stories and facts. Books encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, while also teaching empathy and emotional understanding through characters' experiences. Whether it's exploring different cultures, discovering new interests, or simply enjoying a good story, books empower children to learn independently, develop confidence, and foster a lifelong love for knowledge and adventure!

Ms. Kohn Kainalu Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kailua, HI View local requests 22 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection (Includes 2 Bookends) (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • Amazon Business $89.00 1 $89.00
How to Catch Books for Kids Set • Amazon Business $88.99 1 $88.99
There Was an Old Lady, 11-Book Collection Set • Amazon Business $68.65 1 $68.65
Lakeshore Rhythm & Rhyme Board Book Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $63.50 1 $63.50
Fly Guy Complete Collection Series Set Books 1-11 (#1 Hi! Fly Guy, #2 Super Fly Guy, #3 Shoo, Fly Guy!, #4 There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Guy, #5 Fly High, Fly Guy!, #6 Hooray For Fly Guy, #7 I Spy Fly Guy, #8 Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, #9 Buzz Boy and Fly Guy, #10 Fly Guy vs The Flyswatt... • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Pigeon Series 7 Books Collection Set By Mo Willems (Pigeon Needs A Bath, Duckling Gets a Cookie, The Pigeon Wants a Puppy, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! & More) • Amazon Business $48.81 1 $48.81

Materials cost

$421.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.18

Sales tax

 $18.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$480.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.71

Total project goal

$564.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $564.73

1 Donor

-$564.73

Donations toward project cost

-$480.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.71

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