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Mrs. Ota from Hilo, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mix and Match STEM

Help me give my students storage bags, paint, skewers, pattern blocks, rubber bands, and much more.

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My Project

Our seven hundred plus students are unique for a variety of reasons. We have students of Native Hawaiian descent as well as students who have recently arrived to our islands. The academic and social range of our student body is vast. Each student is special and brings diversity to our student population. Each student's life experience is unique, but one thing is the same for all families in Hawaii. All families are still dealing with the effects of pandemic and the delicate economic system.

These school materials like play dough, glue, storage bags, flat washers, skewers, soil, sand, and pattern blocks will provide students with fun and exciting STEM lessons while providing social and academic support.

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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Hilo, 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Wooden Pattern Blocks, Early Math Concepts, Set of 250, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
Sterilite 6 Qt Storage Box, Stackable Bin with Lid, Plastic Container to Organize Shoes and Crafts on Closet Shelves, Clear with White Lid, 12-pack • Amazon Business $25.68 3 $77.04
Hygloss Products 78015 Mosaic 1.5" Squares Cello - 1500, 8 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $10.93 4 $43.72
Amazon Basics Gallon Food Storage Bags, 120 Count • Amazon Business $10.33 4 $41.32
Amazon Basics Quart Food Storage Bags, 150 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $8.43 4 $33.72
Fiskars Recycled Bypass Paper Trimmer - 12" Cut Length - Guillotine Paper Cutter with Self-Sharpening Blade - Black • Amazon Business $32.17 1 $32.17
Sandtastik Sparkling White Play Sand, 25 lb (11.3 kg) - Fill Sandboxes, Sand Trays, Sensory Tables, Water Tables! Scoop, Mold & Pour This Premium Non-Toxic Sand • Amazon Business $31.64 1 $31.64
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Plant Food, 2 cu. ft. (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $31.15 1 $31.15
6 Pack Desktop Tape Dispenser Non Skid Base Tape Dispensers with 6 Extra Tape Dispenser Replacement Core 24 Rolls Invisible Tape with Dispenser Desk Tape Dispenser for Office Home School • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Montessori Life Cycle Animal Figurines Learning & Education Toys, Plastic Insect Snail Ladybug Bee Dragonfly Monarch Butterfly Tadpole to Frog Kit Toy, Preschool Learning Activities Science Toys • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Perfect for Halloween Treat Bags, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Learning Advantage Pattern Block Activity Cards - In-Home Learning Activity for Early Math & Geometry - Set of 20 - Teach Creativity, Sequencing and Patterning • Amazon Business $8.68 3 $26.04
ABEIER Metallic Acrylic Paint, Set of 24 Metallic Colors in 2oz/60ml Bottle, Rich Pigments, Non Fading, Non Toxic Paints for Artist, Beginners & Kids Painting on Rocks Crafts Canvas Wood, Fabric&Stone • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Uptots Life Cycle Learning & Education Toys for Kids 25 Pieces Montessori Toys for Ladybug, Frog, Earthworm, Spider, Snail, Mosquito Age 3+ Learning & Education Toys with Storage Bags and Storage Box • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Katbite 200PCS 12x16 In Heavy Duty Flat Parchment Paper, Parchment Paper Sheets for Baking Cookies, Cooking, Frying, Air Fryer, Grilling Rack, Oven(12x16 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.67 1 $15.67
Pack of 200 Unfinished Wood Spools Crafts Wooden Spools (1x11/16 in) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Wensilon (150Pcs)3/8"x7/8 Stainless Steel 304 Metal Flat washers for Screws and Bolts, Suitable for Factory Maintenance, Kitchen, Store and Outdoor Construction • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Amazon Basics Rubber Bands, Size 64 (3-1/2 x 1/4 Inch), 320 Bands/1 lb Pack, 3-Pack, Tan • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $6.17 2 $12.34
Unique Parachute Men Toy Favors - 3.75", Assorted Colors, 12 Pcs • Amazon Business $5.76 2 $11.52
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
5 Packs Jewelry Pliers Set, Jewelry Making Tools with Needle Nose Pliers/Round Nose Pliers/Chain Nose Pliers/Bent Nose Pliers/Zipper Pliers, Jewelry Making Supplies Repair/Cut Kits for Crafting • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
Amazon Basics Jumbo Size Office Paper Clips, Non Skid, 1000 Count (10 Pack of 100), Silver • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
Uniball Signo 207 Gel Pen 12 Pack, 0.5mm Micro Blue Pens, Gel Ink Pens | Office Supplies Sold by Uniball are Pens, Ballpoint Pen, Colored Pens, Gel Pens, Fine Point, Smooth Writing Pens • Amazon Business $10.10 1 $10.10
78 Pcs Panda Pens Set Cute Animal Panda Gel Ink Pens Paperclip Bookmarks Sticky Memos Notes Waterproof Panda Stickers Panda Stationary Set for School Office Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Koogel 40 PCS Clear Rulers,Plastic Rulers 12 Inch Bulk for Classroom Straight Rulers with Centimeters and Inches for Kids,School,Office,Home • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
AuroTops Halloween Party Favor for Kids, 12Pcs Halloween Parachute Toy for Kids, Halloween Outdoor Flying Throwing Toys for Boys Girls, Halloween Toys in Bulk, Halloween Trick or Treat Prizes • Amazon Business $4.88 2 $9.76
Scissors, iBayam 8" All Purpose Scissors Bulk 3-Pack, Ultra Sharp 2.5mm Thick Blade Shears Comfort-Grip Scissors for Office Desk Accessories Sewing Fabric Home Craft School Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Aooyaoo Glow in The Dark Stars Wall Stickers, Glowing Stars for Ceiling and Wall Decals, 3D Glowing Stars,Excluding The Moon，Perfect for Kids Bedding Room or Party Birthday Gift(452Pcs, Green) • Amazon Business $7.56 1 $7.56
Yalis Push Pins 600 Count Clear Multicolored, Standard Thumb Tacks Steel Point and Clear Multi-Colors Plastic Head • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
200 PCS Bamboo Skewers, 8 Inch Wooden Skewer for Appetizers, Fruit, Kebabs, Grilling Barbecue, Mini Burger, Sausage, Cocktail Picks for Drinks, Long Toothpicks, Food Sticks Natural, Kitchen Gadget • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69
Fiskars Paper Cutter Replacement Blades - 2-Pack - Style G for 9" and 12" Paper Trimmer - Orange • Amazon Business $6.45 1 $6.45
EZWORK Stapler, 20-50 Sheets Capacity with Staples and Staple Remover Set, Desk Stapler Office Staplers (Panda, 20 Sheet) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - Red • Amazon Business $5.47 1 $5.47
Steel Ice Picks with Wooden Handle,6.7 Inch Portable Ice Pick Wooden Handle,Used for Family,Restaurant and Bar • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
Amazon Basics LCD 8-Digit Desktop Calculator, 1 Pack, Small, Black • Amazon Business $5.02 1 $5.02
Wall Calendar 2024 - Monthly Calendar July 2023 - December 2024, 14.8 x 11.4 Inches, 2024 Wall Calendar with Julian Date, Marked Holiday, Large Blocks, Perfect for Organizing • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Small Parts Steel Flat Washer, Zinc Plated Finish, ASME B18.22.1, No. 10 Screw Size, 1/4" ID, 9/16" OD, 0.049" Thick (Pack of 100) • Amazon Business $3.48 1 $3.48
Eureka Animal Stickers Reward Stickers For Teachers and Students, 864 pcs • Amazon Business $2.47 1 $2.47

Materials cost

$773.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.92

Total project goal

$999.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $999.48

1 Donor

-$999.48

Donations toward project cost

-$849.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.92

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