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

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Materials to Build Classroom Community

Help me give my students materials that will give them unique opportunities to connect with each other, problem-solve, and decompress in my classroom.

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My Project

In my 6th grade homeroom/advisory class, I teach social-emotional learning. I've noticed that my students are mentally exhausted by the time they get to me from the hard work they've put in in their other classes. I'm hoping to get some open-ended activities and games to help my students decompress before teaching my social-emotional learning lessons.

I also envision the time spent using these materials will help build classroom community as they'll get to grow, learn, fail, and succeed together in low-stakes activities.

As my students are going through a big transition being brand new to middle school, I want to create a classroom community where they can rely on each other. I think it's vital that they create strong friendships and have people they can trust. With these activities, I hope to get them out of their seats and interacting with one another. Our community is also going through a tough time due to the wildfires on our island (Maui) and I want to create a safe space where all students feel accepted and know there is something here for them at school.

I've had my students for a few weeks and have gotten to know some of their interests. They enjoy constructing things, sports, drawing, and crafts. The items on my list match my students' interests so I'm confident that the materials I'm requesting will be well-used.

Ms. Jimenez 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

20 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Build Together 11020 Creative Building Toy Set for Kids, Girls, and Boys Ages 5+ (1,601 Pieces) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
KLASK: The Magnetic Award-Winning Party Game of Skill - for Kids and Adults of All Ages That’s Half Foosball, Half Air Hockey • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Game Zone Super Stadium Baseball Game with Realistic Baseball Action For 2 players • Amazon Business $42.47 1 $42.47
Atoylink 200PCS Wooden Building Blocks for Kids Toddlers Wood Planks Set Stacking Block Toy with Storage Bag STEM Learning Educational Toys for Boys Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Crayola Colored Pencils (36ct), Kids Pencils Set, Art Supplies, Great for Coloring Books, Classroom Pencils, Nontoxic, 3+ • Amazon Business $5.97 5 $29.85
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $28.15 1 $28.15
Spirograph — Deluxe Set — Art Drawing Kit — The Classic Way to Make Countless Amazing Designs — For Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Gel Pens, Reaeon 200 Pack Pen with Case for Adult Coloring Books, 100 Color Markers Plus 100 Refills for Drawing Painting Writing. • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
hapray Origami Kit 144 sheets Origami Paper for Kids 72 Patterns with Craft Guiding Book • Amazon Business $11.77 1 $11.77
Coloring Book for Teen Girls: 40 Fun and Creative Designs. For tween and teenage girls ages 10-12, 13-16,14-18. Original, easy and relaxing coloring ... including kawaii and mandala illustrations. • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Elmer's Tac 'N Stik Reusable Adhesive • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50

Materials cost

$328.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.71

Total project goal

$444.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $444.73

2 Donors

-$438.85

Donations toward project cost

-$378.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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