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Ms. Fernandez from Makawao, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Minds With Hands-On Learning & Motivating Rewards!

Help me give my students snacks for motivation and rewards and manipulatives to work with because every child deserves the tools to succeed in science and math.

  • 1 donor
  • $564 goal

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My Project

Our classroom strives to make science and math engaging, interactive, and accessible to all learners. However, many students struggle to stay motivated due to a lack of hands-on resources and incentives that encourage active participation. This project aims to provide essential STEM learning tools along with manipulatives while offering small rewards, like snacks, to motivate students as they work through challenging concepts. With your support, we can foster a dynamic learning environment where students develop a love for STEM while being recognized for their hard work and achievements.

Many students find science and math intimidating, and traditional methods alone are not enough to keep them engaged.

By integrating hands-on learning materials like dry-erase paddles and real-world problem-solving activities, we can make these subjects more interactive and relatable. Additionally, offering small incentives, such as healthy snacks and treats, will encourage students to stay focused, complete their work, and celebrate their learning milestones.

Ms. Fernandez Samuel Enoka Kalama 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.

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Makawao, 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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flipside Mini Dry Erase Answer Paddles with Colored Pens and Erasers, 5 x 9 Inches, Class Pack of 36 Pieces - Durable • School Specialty $65.69 1 $65.69
The Hands-On Equations Learning System: A manipulatives-based instructional system for introducing algebra in grades 3 and up. Game-like, intuitive approach enhances student interest in mathematics. • Amazon Business $59.35 1 $59.35
Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Scientific Calculator • School Specialty $28.72 2 $57.44
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 4 $55.92
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
SOUNDANCE Laptop Stand, Aluminum Computer Riser, Ergonomic Laptops Elevator for Desk, Metal Holder Compatible with 10 to 15.6 Inches Notebook Computer, Gold Pink • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Scribbledo 5 Pack Dry Erase XY Axis Coordinate Plane Graph Lap Boards 9” X 12” for Student Teachers and Classroom Use, Math White Board - Double Sided White Boards with 5 Erasers Included • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Yexiya 14 Pack Clear Plastic Zip Envelopes A4 Zipper Document Folder Letter Size File Folder Expanding Envelope Pouch for Paper Pencil Storage Office Supplies, 13 x 9.7 Inch(Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
hand2mind XY Coordinate Pegboard (Moveable X-Y Axis), Geoboards with Rubber Bands, Geometry Board, Middle School Math Manipulatives, Rubber Band Peg Board, Geometric Shapes for Classroom • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96

Materials cost

$406.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.92

Sales tax

 $17.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.58

Total project goal

$563.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $563.86

1 Donor

-$563.86

Donations toward project cost

-$479.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.58

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