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

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Eye on the Prize: Having Fun in the Class

Help me give my students an environment to motivate positive behavior and learning.

  • $435 goal

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My Project

Students feel checked out, stressed, and depleted throughout their school day, even at the beginning of the year. The items that are chosen are to provide students with a way to deal with social and emotional skills and give them opportunities to be able to have tools to create a positive learning experience. For example, board games help relax the mind and have fun. Next, the different plush toys and fidgets allow them to be them to positive behavior as a prize. The deck of cards allows them to use their minds while not feeling stressed by playing card games while also incorporating math within those games.

I hope my kids can overcome the school year blues by being provided resources that promote a positive space of learning and community.

Too many things affect their energy, so I hope these items help boost their morale and get them excited to come to class and focus despite everything they have been through.

Ms. Leleo Waianae Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Leleo

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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Deekin 100 Pack Mini Stuffed Animals Bulk Small Plush Animal Toys Tiny Stuffed Animals Critter Keychain Set for Kids Party Favors Claw Machine Filler School Prizes Gift Bags Fillers (Jungle Animals) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Hasbro Family Grab and Go Variety Pack Bundle: Clue, Monopoly, Connect 4 and Hungry Hungry Hippos Travel sized Board Games (4 Items) • Amazon Business $34.96 1 $34.96
1000 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Gift Toys, Fidgets Stocking Stuffers, Treasure Box Birthday Party, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Stuffers for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Riwbox Kids Wireless Headphones, CT-7S Cat Ear Bluetooth, 85dB Volume Limiting, LED Light Up Over Ear with Microphone for Laptop/PC/TV (Purple&Green) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
iClever Kids Bluetooth Headphones LED Light Up with Safe Volume, 25H Playtime, Stereo Sound Mic, Bluetooth 5.0, Foldable, On Ear Kids Wireless Headphones for Tablet/Airplane/Travel, BTH03 Blue • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
KMUYSL Dog Plush, Soft Stuffed Animals Plushies, 3 PCS Puppy Plushies Toys, Kawaii Plush Pillow Set, Ideal Chrismas Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Taulaap 60 Pack Party Favors for Kids 3-5 4-8-12, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes, Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Treasure Chest Carnival Prizes Bulk Toys • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
ISANGX LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, 8.5 Inch Doodle Board, Reusable Writing Pad,Toddler Educational Toys Drawing Tablet, Drawing Board, Travel Toys for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Old Boys Girls (Yellow) • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
300PCS Affirmation Stickers, Holographic Motivational Sticker Pack, Positive Journal Encouraging Shiny Quotes for Kids, Teachers, Classroom, Waterproof Scrapbook Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
theory11 Avengers Playing Cards (Red) by Marvel Studios • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
theory11 Spider-Man Playing Cards • Amazon Business $12.92 1 $12.92
Maverick Playing Cards, Standard Index, (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Bicycle Disney Mickey Mouse Inspired Black and Gold Playing Cards • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
TECJOE 2 Pack LCD Writing Tablet, 8.5 Inch Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Tablet for Kids, Kids Travel Games Activity Learning Toys Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys and Girls Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
AQUARIUS Peanuts Playing Cards - Peanuts Cast Deck of Cards for Your Favorite Card Games - Officially Licensed Peanuts Merchandise & Collectibles - Poker Size with Linen Finish • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$320.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.23

Total project goal

$434.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$434.88

1 Donor

-$434.88

Donations toward project cost

-$369.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.23

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$0.00

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