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

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Ms. Benavente's classroom raised $743

Unique Learners Engage the World in Unique Ways!

Help me give my students toys that provide special-needs learners the opportunity to engage in ways that suit their unique educational needs.

This project expired on July 9, 2025.

Ms. Benavente August Ahrens Elementary School
Waipahu, HI Grades PreK-2

My Project

Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of ability, can fully engage with their environment in a way that best suits them. My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn, but they also have unique sensory needs that require specialized tools to help them succeed.

With your support, I can provide my students with sensory-stimulating toys and essential school supplies that will make learning an engaging and comfortable experience.

These tools—featuring bright colors, interesting textures, and soothing sounds—will allow my students to explore, focus, and express themselves in ways that traditional materials simply don’t allow. These students may not yet understand how to engage traditional toys due to developmental delays, so these items will be important in bridging the gap to effective learning opportunities.

By funding this project, you are helping create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Your generosity will ensure that my students can experience the joy of learning in a way that meets their needs and celebrates their strengths. Thank you for making a difference!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Benavente August Ahrens Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waipahu, 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VANLINNY NEW Bumble Ball for Babies,Crawling Sensory Toys for Toddlers,Baby Music Shake Preschool,Dancing Interactive Sounds Infants Toy,Bouncing Learning Ball,Ideal Gift for Boys Girls(Blue) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
IRIS USA 17 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, 12 Pack, Containers to Organize Shoes and Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kids Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ArtCreativity Light Up Fan Necklaces for Kids, Set of 4, Portable Cooling Fans, Batteries Included, Great Party Favor, Summer Toys for Boys and Girls, Great for Summer Trips & Sporting Events • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47
Ranvi 60PCS Children's Eraser, Mini Puzzle Pencil Eraser for Children's Game Award Party, Carnival and School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
JOYIN Baby Toys Duck, Infant Dancing Crawling Musical Toys 18+ Months, Tummy Time Light Up Learning Duck with Music & Lights, Baby Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89
INLAIER Kids Musical Instruments Set, 20 Pcs Wooden Shakers Percussion Instruments Tambourine Xylophone Toys, Child Early Learning Musical Toys for Boys and Girls Gifts Present with Carrying Bag • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Mobi Games Zippee Activity Toy - Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Kids & BPA-Free & Food Grade Silicone & Montessori Learning Games for Ages +1 (Original) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
B. toys- B. baby – Baby Activity Station – High Chair Suction Cup Toy with Music & Lights – Sensory Activity Center – Developmental Toys for Babies, Infants – whirly pop-6 Months + • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Schylling NeeDoh Gumdrop - Textured Sensory Toy with Super Solid Squish - 2.5" Tall - Colors May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.30 2 $18.60
Maxx Bubbles 24 Pack 14.6" Big Bubble Wands for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Party Favor Supplies for Kids, 2 Dozen • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Chivao 10 Pack Groan Tube Noise Maker Stick Novelty Toy Tube Multi Color Funny Sound Tube Party Favors Christmas Operation for Child, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube - Sensory Squeeze Toy with Super Solid Squish - 2.25" Cube - Color May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.30 2 $16.60
Schylling NeeDoh Dream Drop - Sensory Squeeze Toy with Dreamy Smooth Squeeze - 3" Tall - Color May Vary (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.15 2 $16.30
PLAY Baby Musical Toys - Rainbow Baby Piano Toy Music & Sound Light Up Musical Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Multifunctional Baby Pop Up Toy Cause and Effect Toys for Toddlers Age 1+ and Up Girls Boys Gifts • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
FOVERN1 40 Pieces Egg Shakers, Easter Eggs Colorful Maracas Eggs Musical Eggs Plastic Eggs for Kids Toddler Gifts DIY Painting Musical Toys (10 Colors) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Fubbles Bubbles No-Spill Bubble Tumbler for Babies Toddlers and Kids | Includes 6oz Bubble Solution and Bubble Wand (Tumbler Colors May Vary)(Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Zkptops 110pcs Animal Erasers Kids Animal Pencil Erasers Desk Pets Puzzle Erasers Bulk Mini Eraser Prize Toys Gift for Classroom Rewards, Treasure Box, Student Game Prizes, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Nee-Doh Schylling Shaggy Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Balls Neon Colors Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
TriPole Mini Handheld Fan Portable Personal Fan, Powerful Battery Operated Fan USB Rechargeable Small Fan for Travel Outdoor Events Wedding Hot Flashes, Makeup Lash Fan for Eyelash Extensions, Orange • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Gobs of Globs - Sensory Squeeze Toy - Contains 18 Mini Groovy Globs - 1.25" Wide - Multicolored • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
The First Years Massaging Action Teether • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mini erasers for Kids Bulk, 300+ pcs Food erasers, Pink Heart erasers Animal Eraser for 100th Day of School Pencils Eraser • Amazon Business $8.33 1 $8.33
Fisher-Price Newborn Toys Rattle 'n Rock Maracas, Set of 2 Soft Musical Instruments for Babies 3+ Months, Blue & Orange • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 6 Pack Chewy Necklace Sensory Boys Girls with Chewing,Teething, Biting, Autism, ADHD, SPD, Silicone Oral Motor Therapy Chew Toys Reduce Anxiety Fidget • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
B. toys- B. baby- Baby Table Top Ferris Wheel Toy – High Chair Toy – Musical Toy with Songs & Sounds – Educational & Developmental – Whirly Wheel- 6 Months + • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
FINGOOO 7 Pieces Jumbo Pop Toobs Fidget Toys,Pop Tubes Sensory Toys for Kids Adults DIY Decompression ADHD Autism • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Children, 4 Pack Silicone Chew Tube Teething Sticks Toys for Autism, ADHD, SPD, Chewies with Special Needs, Oral Motor Chewy Tool for Sensory Kids Chewer. • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$567.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$630.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.30

Total project goal

$742.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $742.01

1 Donor

-$742.01

Donations toward project cost

-$630.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.30

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