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

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More SEL Learning

Help me give my students tools for social emotional learning to continue to make our Advisory period a more positive, welcoming environment.

  • $462 goal

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My Project

This year I've really tried to create an Advisory period that is more conducive to social emotional learning. Rather than doing SEL lessons, I am trying to find opportunities for students to actually build those skills. Past DonorsChoose projects have helped me to provide board games for students (no tech, positive interaction), snacks (hunger is not conducive to mental health, plus a Friday afternoon snack is always a winner!), and arts and crafts.

With this project I am hoping to continue supporting student SEL health.

I'm getting a few more games that were requested specifically by students, adding to the snack supplies, and getting some books from my favorite children's author for Silent Reading time since our grade level team is trying to make silent reading during our homeroom a more regular practice. I'm also requesting a few stress relieving instruments to help students cope when they are having a tough day.

COVID-19 really impacted our students in every way. Academically, developmentally, and emotionally it seems that it has been a set back for most kids, and we are working to bridge the gap and help students get back to where they "normally" would be. These resources will help me to better support student social emotional health by enabling them opportunities to interact with each other and build positive social skills. They lost so much social interaction while stuck on their computers, and this is a small way I can help provide them more interaction.

Mr. Tanaka 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Iris Stack & Pull 54 Qt. Latch Lid Storage Bin Clear (100243) • Staples $19.59 3 $58.77
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Animals Assorted Fruit, Gluten Free, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.98 6 $47.88
Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set • Amazon Business $40.15 1 $40.15
3 Bees & Me 2 Wooden Tangram Shapes Puzzle Toys with 52 Pattern Cards for Kids and Adults - Montessori Wood Toy, STEM Shape Puzzles Manipulatives Games, Educational Tangrams, Brain Logic Blocks • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Peradix Hand Grip Strength Trainer, Stress Relief Ball for Adults and Kids, Wrist Rehab Therapy Hand Grip Equipment Ball Squishy Tools - Set of 3 Finger Resistance Exercise Squeezer • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Mattel Games UNO Card Game, Toy for Kids and Adults, Family Game for Camping and Travel in Storage Tin Box (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
SkinnyPop Popcorn, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Healthy Snacks, Skinny Pop Variety Pack (Original & Dairy Free White Cheddar Popcorn), 0.5oz Individual Size Snack Bags (40 Count) • Amazon Business $20.66 1 $20.66
Hasbro Gaming Don't Break The Ice Disney Frozen 2 Edition Game for Kids Ages 3 and Up,Featuring Elsa and The Water Nokk (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.25 1 $20.25
Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch Naturally Flavored Kids Juice Blend (40 ct Pack, 4 Boxes of 10 Pouches) • Amazon Business $17.96 1 $17.96
Hasbro Gaming Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game for Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pressman Folding Mancala Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16

Materials cost

$324.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.73

Sales tax

 $14.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.29

Total project goal

$461.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $461.92

1 Donor

-$461.92

Donations toward project cost

-$392.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.29

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