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

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Learning Through Play on a Voggy Day with Academic Centers

My students need academic hands-on learning centers to supplement student learning.

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My Students

I am a teacher at Waiakea Elementary School. Our school is located in Hilo, Hawaii. Waiakea Elementary is a Title I school with a high population of low-income families. We service approximately 850 students.

My first grade students are cute, sweet, and definitely unique.

Each student is "one of a kind.” My students have their own personalities, interests, and life experiences.

As a teacher in at a Title 1 school, I have to keep in mind that academics are not the only challenge for many of these students. Due to the high population of low income families, it’s common that families struggle to provide necessities and academic support at home. Although many of these students are faced with economic challenges, they are eager to learn and happy to be in school.

My Project

Students love to play but the vog is in the way. Research has shown that brain breaks and hands on learning increases student engagement and helps students retain information. The math and language arts activities I’m seeking will be used to supplement lessons, provide diversified activities based on level, and to provide opportunities for learning throughout the day.

Students will use these centers to reinforce learning, be engaged, and retain content.

The Kilauea volcano is currently erupting on the Big Island of Hawaii, so going out to play is rare. The vog due to the volcanic activity is almost unbearable. The vog causes respiratory issues or headaches for some of the students, so staying indoors is the safest place to be. Thank you for helping the students find a way to stay inside, learn, and have fun all at the same time.

Mrs. Ota Waiakea Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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
PP575X - Match & Sort Language Quickies - Gr. 2-3 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $95.00 1 $95.00
FF470X - Vocabulary Match-Ups - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Learning Resources Geometric Shapes Building Set • Amazon Business $30.74 2 $61.48
FF900X - Math Equivalency Puzzles - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
TT759 - Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
TT758 - Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Pre K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Dive into Shapes! A Sea and Build Geometry Set, 129 Pieces • Amazon Business $27.21 1 $27.21
Learning Resources Make a Splash 120 Mat Floor Game, 136 Pieces • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Learning Resources Magnetic Addition Machine, 26 Pieces • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59

Materials cost

$424.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.58

Total project goal

$563.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $563.84

1 Donor

-$56.38

Donations toward project cost

-$47.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.46

match offer

-$507.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$431.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.12

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