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Ms. Kakutani from Kihei, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visual Arts Promote Student Success and Social-Emotional Learning

Help me give my students the opportunities to express themselves creatively while having fun!

  • $783 goal

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My Project

Aloha, I am "Ms. K" at LIS in Maui, Hawaii. It is only my first year teaching art at this school, but in my short time here I have seen how beneficial the arts have been for the students' academic and social-emotional learning. For some, they are getting the opportunity to express themselves creatively for the first time in their lives. It is one of the biggest joys for me to be able to be a part of their academic journey and introduce students to new ways of expression. I love to witness their creativity blossom and grow as their development progresses. Middle School is such a tricky time in student's lives, and the arts allow them to navigate it in a positive way. These easels, paint, paper, and other materials will go toward the safe art space I've cultivated with the students here; a place where they can come, feel seen, heard, and cared for.

Ms. Kakutani Lokelani Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Kakutani

Kihei, 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

300 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sax Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $73.49 2 $146.98
Jekkis 16 Inch Table Top Easel for Painting, 3 Packs Wooden Tabletop Display Easels, Art Craft Painting Easel Stand for Kids Artist Adults Students Classroom • Amazon Business $16.99 7 $118.93
Richeson Bulk Pack Watercolor Paper - 11" x 14", 88 lb, Pkg of 350 sheets • Blick Art Materials $90.43 1 $90.43
Art1st Multi Media Art Paper 12x18 • Teachers' School Supply $12.49 5 $62.45
Classroom Yarn Assortment - 5 lb, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $30.03 1 $30.03
Scratch-Art Original Scratch Art Paper, Assorted Colors, Pack of 60, Black - Wood • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $29.59 1 $29.59
Bead Bracelet Making Kit, Shynek Bead Friendship Bracelets Kit with Pony Beads Letter Beads Charm Beads and Elastic String for Bracelet and Jewelry Making Rainbow Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97

Materials cost

$532.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $70.93

Sales tax

 $23.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$664.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.30

Total project goal

$782.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $782.01

2 Donors

-$782.01

Donations toward project cost

-$664.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$117.30

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