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

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Creativity & Culture: Hawaiian Wayfinding Dioramas & Mother’s Day Gifts

Help me give my students craft supplies to complete our Hawaiian wayfinding and navigation diorama project.

  • 1 donor
  • $894 goal

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My Project

Our grade 4 students are embarking on an exciting hands-on learning journey by creating Hawaiian wayfinding and navigation dioramas to deepen their understanding of traditional voyaging methods.

Our wayfinding diorama project connects students to the history and traditions of Hawaiian navigation, fostering cultural appreciation and hands-on learning.

To complete our Hawaiian wayfinding and navigation diorama project, we are requesting the following supplies: display boards for showcasing student work; hot glue guns to assemble intricate details securely; rhinestone stickers to represent stars in the night sky; paint to bring creativity and realism to each diorama.

Additionally, we want to celebrate and honor their families by crafting heartfelt Mother’s Day gifts. To bring these projects to life, we need essential art supplies for both initiatives. For our Mother’s Day gifts, we are requesting gift bags to present each students' handmade gift with care and tissue paper to add a decorative and heartfelt touch.

Mrs. Shinshiro Waiakea Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

135 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sherr 15 Pcs Diorama Kit Diorama Box Cardboard Diorama Project with Double Sided Tapes for Display DIY Dollhouse Birthdays Holiday Gift, White, 11.8 x 8.7 x 8.3 Inch • Amazon Business $45.99 11 $505.89
Pacon Super Value Poster Board, 22"X28", White, 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $27.49 3 $82.47
bagmad 100Pcs Pack 8x4.75x10 inch Medium White Kraft Paper Bags with Handles Bulk, Gift Bags, Craft Grocery Shopping Retail Birthday Party Favors Wedding Sacks Restaurant Takeout, Business (100) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Mini Hot Glue Gun Set for Class Project, Small Glue Gun Hot Melt Arts Craft DIY Glue Gun for Crafts School DIY Arts Home Quick Repairs (Multicolored 8 Pieces) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sax True Flow Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 1/2 Gallon, Titanium White - 439301, 64 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $19.25 1 $19.25
3108 Pcs Rhinestone Stickers, Clear Face Gems Stick On, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Bling Jewel Stickers, Stick On Rhinestones, Gem Stickers for Crafts Hair Face Makeup Decoration, Assorted Sizes • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
SUNCOLOR 120 Sheets 20"x14" White Tissue Paper for Gift Bags Packaging Glitter Art Tissue Paper for Crafts • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85
3 Pack Silicone mat Large Silicone Sheets for Crafts, Liquid, Resin Jewelry Casting Molds Mat, Silicone Placemat 15.7” x 11.8” (Blue & Rose Red & Green) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39

Materials cost

$688.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$759.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.02

Total project goal

$893.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $893.47

1 Donor

-$759.45

Donations toward project cost

-$759.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$134.02

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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