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Mrs. Kaopuiki from Waianae, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Strong Foundation of Emergent Readers, Writers and Mathmaticians

Help me give my students easel pads, CVC Words cards and flash cards, manipulatives and essential resources for ELA and Math to enhance our small group instruction and independent learning time.

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My Project

I am a dedicated educator committed to fostering a love of learning and providing my students with the tools they need to succeed. My class is composed of many students that are emergent in their academic needs. To support their growth, I am requesting essential resources to enhance our small group instruction and independent learning time. The best time to work with students is in a smaller setting that can support specific needs eventually leading to student growth.

To support my students, I've selected tools that support blending and segmenting CVC words, sight words, and basic math operations with tactile visuals.

I am asking for CVC activity cards and pocket chart, tap and write CVC, stackable trays for magnetic letters and sight word cards that will help me foster learning for early literacy needs. For early math learning, I include number math cards, addition flash cards, play money, and 120 math counting sheet. In addition to the tools, I've included chart paper, dot markers, mirrors and expos. These tools support visual learning, articulation and independent work.

With these resources, I will be able to provide my students with engaging and effective small group instruction, tailored to their individual needs. They will have the opportunity to explore, experiment, and discover the joy of learning.

By building a strong foundation in phonemic awareness, phonics, and mathematical concepts, my students can encounter positive academic success and growth.

Mrs. Kaopuiki Leihoku 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.

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Waianae, 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Tap and Write CVC Words - 120 Cards • Amazon Business $30.06 5 $150.30
Comix Mini Size Sticky Easel Pad, 15 x 18 Inches Flip Chart Paper for Teachers, Anchor Chart Paper for Office, 30 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $34.03 3 $102.09
Learning Resources Pretend Play Money - 150 Pieces, Ages 3+ Play Money for Kids, Pretend Money for Kids, Play Money Set, Money and Banking Play Toys, Toddler Learning Toys • Amazon Business $11.73 5 $58.65
hand2mind Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Trays, Stackable Trays for Classroom, Magnetic Letter Trays, White Boards for Kids, Science of Reading Classroom Materials, Teacher Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Math for Love Addition by Heart Visual Flash Cards - a Colorful Learning Deck for True Comprehension of Addition Math Facts • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Teacher Created Resources 120 Number Boards (20673) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
BenBen Sight Words Flash Cards, 350 Dolch & Fry High Frequency Site Words for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Educational Learning Cards Homeschool Supplies for Ages 3-9 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
SCRIBBLEDO Fraction Manipulatives 9”x12” Small White Board Dry Erase Sheets Math Manipulatives 1st Grade Students 2nd Grade Fractions Homeschool Supplies Teacher Classroom Pack of 10 Sheets • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker, Activity Craft Coloring Supplies for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Jetec Mini Folding Mirror Round Compact Mirror Portable Pocket Mirror Makeup Small Mirror Vintage Portable Travel Makeup Mirror for Women(Classic Colors,12 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Gamenote Word Building Desktop Pocket Chart Tent Flash Cards Kit - CVC Words Phonics Games Blending Board for Kindergarten Reading and Spelling • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Counting Caddie and Place Value Pocket Chart for Classroom Home School Kindergarten/Morning Meetings & Math Lessons • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $8.29 2 $16.58
EXPO Ultra Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, Black Ink, 36-Count Set, Ideal for Classroom, Office, and Home Use • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Junior Learning: CVC Word Builders, 48 CVC Activity Cards, Phonemic Awareness, Helps Children to Recognize and Understand Basic Sounds in Words, Self Checking Feature, For Ages 4 and up • Amazon Business $13.17 1 $13.17
Lakeshore Numbers to 100 Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Hooks - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
TREND ENTERPRISES: Sight Words Level 1 Bingo Game, Exciting Way for Everyone to Learn, Play 6 Different Ways, Great for Classrooms and at Home, 3 to 36 Players, for Ages 5 and Up • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Carson Dellosa Addition Flash Cards, Math Flash Cards with Addition Facts 0-12 for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade, Math Game for Kids Ages 6+ (54 Cards) • Amazon Business $2.92 1 $2.92

Materials cost

$570.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.25

Sales tax

 $25.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$635.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.07

Total project goal

$747.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $747.12

1 Donor

-$747.12

Donations toward project cost

-$635.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.07

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