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Mrs. Shinshiro from Hilo, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Confidence: Boys' Day Hat-Making Experience!

Help me give my students trucker hats and iron on patches to celebrate Boys' Day in a meaningful and memorable way!

  • $621 goal

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My Project

My fourth-grade students are full of creativity, energy, and a love for hands-on learning. They thrive in environments where they can express themselves through art, design, and teamwork. I am always looking for unique ways to celebrate and motivate my students, and this project will provide an exciting opportunity for them to engage in a fun, skill-building craft while fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.

To celebrate Boys' Day in a meaningful and memorable way, I am requesting supplies for a custom hat-making activity.

This project will allow students to design and personalize their own hats using iron-on patches and a hat heat press. Not only will they get to create something special to wear, but they will also develop confidence, creativity, and hands-on crafting skills.

To make this activity successful, I am requesting:

Hats – A variety of blank hats that students can customize.

Iron-On Patches – Fun, high-quality patches that reflect different interests, themes, and positive messages.

Hat Heat Press – A specialized press to safely and securely attach the patches to the hats.

Craft Cart – A rolling storage cart to organize and store these materials for easy access during the activity and future projects.

Mrs. Shinshiro Waiakea Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Hilo, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HTVRONT Hat Press Machine - Hat Press Heat Machine for Caps/Hats/Pillows Quickly and Evenly - Hat Heat Press Machine for Vinyl, Sublimation, Heat Transfer Projects • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
104 Pcs Letter Patch Iron on Chenille A-Z Repair Alphabet Applique Patches Embroidered Letter Sew on with Gold Border for Bags Shirts(2.36'',Black, White) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Amazon Basics 3-Tier Rolling Utility or Kitchen Cart - Dusty Pink • Amazon Business $37.55 1 $37.55
12 Pack Trucker Hat for Kids Summer Polyester Mesh Cap Adjustable Sublimation Blank Hats Baseball Caps for Outdoor (Black) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Clorox Scentiva Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Household Essentials, Pacific Breeze & Coconut, 75 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $16.81 2 $33.62
ZH 12 Pcs Sublimation Trucker Hats Blank Mesh Baseball Cap Polyester Bulk Mesh Trucker Hat for Men and Women Black • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Gelante Mesh Trucker Baseball Cap Structured Front Panel Wholesale LOT 12 Pack TR001 Black • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Acrebow 104 Pcs Chenille Letter Patches Iron on Letters Self Adhesive Chenille Patches Embroidered Patches Stickers for Backpack Clothing Hats Iron on Chenille, Glitter, Stick on Letter Patches • Amazon Business $29.34 1 $29.34
9 Pcs Kawaii Cartoon Anime Iron on Patches Cute Kitty Twin Stars Cinnamon Character Sew on Repair Embroidered Applique Exquisite DIY Craft Accessories Gifts for Kids Girls Women Clothing Backpack Hat • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Yinder 95 Pcs Assorted Styles Embroidered Patches Bulk Random Sew on Iron on Applique DIY Backpack Clothing Repair Supplies for Clothes Dress Hat Jeans • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Anrher 30pcs Cartoon Patches Mixed Iron On Embroidered Applique Sew on Patch DIY Clothing Craft Decoration Accessories • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
12 Sorted Teacher Stamps for Classroom, Self-Inking Rubber Colorful Stamps Teacher Stamps for Grading Homework, Mood Expressions Stamps for Office Stationery Encouraging Comments • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Solsew 40 Pack Ball Sports Chenille Cheer Iron on Patches Ball Sticker Patches with Gold Edges Soccer Volleyball Basketball Baseball Softball Iron on Patches for Hat Pants Clothing (Multiple) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Decorative Patches, 20pc Superhero Sew On or Iron On Patches Applique for Jeans Jackets Clothing Pants Dress Shoes Hats Handbags Backpacks, Assorted Size Decorative DIY Patches • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Iron on Patches,16 pieces Embroidered Applique Patches,Sew On Iron on Patches Fabric Repair Patches Cute Cartoon Anime Patches for Kids Adult Clothes Jeans Jackets Hats Shoes Backpacks • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
LOTMER 12 Piece Teacher Stamps, 12 Different Patterns Comments Stamps, Teacher Stamps for Grading, Classroom and Students • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Harsgs 60pcs Random Assorted Styles Embroidered Patches, Bright Vivid Colors, Sew On/Iron On Patch Applique for Clothes, Dress, Hat, Jeans, DIY Accessories • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
40PCS Iron on Numbers Patches 0-9 Embroidered Patches with Ironed Adhesive Numbers 0-9 Applique for Shirts Jackets Hats Jeans Shoes Bags, Black • Amazon Business $5.29 2 $10.58
12 Pcs Transportation Truck Embroidery Patches, Colorful Racing Car Vehicle Sew Iron on Embroidered Applique Repair Patch DIY Craft Accessories, Collection Merch Gifts for Clothing Backpack Hat • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$469.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$527.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.03

Total project goal

$620.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $620.21

1 Donor

-$263.59

Donations toward project cost

-$263.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$310.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$263.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.52

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