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Ms. Cerra from Kaneohe, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Multilingual Multicultural Keiki of Pū`ōhala

Help me give my students a multicultural library that represents their unique backgrounds in order to help them build confidence in their identities as multilingual learners and global citizens.

  • $1,103 goal

This project expired on June 30, 2024.

This project expired on June 30, 2024.

My Project

I have researched books that represent my studentʻs unique backgrounds in order to help them build up their identity so they can be confident and grounded. I included art supplies for a social justice printmaking project I have already begun with my ML haumāna. Covid-19 has had a major impact on studentʻs habits and hobbies. With more students connecting to characters and creators in the virtual world, I think itʻs important to connect them back to their cultural roots and history. Iʻve seen how it can be hard for students to find their place in Hawai`i if theyʻre not Hawaiian, or "not Hawaiian enough" at a school campus split by being both a Hawaiian Immersion and English school. I see how the Kaiapuni education is rooted in Hawaiian language and culture and how it can build confidence in keiki. Iʻd like for all of our students to feel proud and connected to their multicultural roots, including Hawaiian students on the English side of our campus. Itʻs important that all students be connected to Hawai`i as well as any other cultural or ethnic identities that make up who they are.

Ms. Cerra Pu'ohala School Grades 3-5

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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

10 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIZ-PRO Double-Sided Magnetic Mobile Whiteboard, 48 x 36 Inches, Aluminium Frame and Stand • Amazon Business $128.90 1 $128.90
Sax Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $73.49 1 $73.49
Inovart Presto Foam Printing Plates, 9 x 12, Pack of 48 • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
DecoArt Clear Pouring Topcoat - 16 oz • Blick Art Materials $15.45 2 $30.90
Mantra Lingua Journey Through Islamic Art, Arabic and English Bilingual Book - Grades 1-3 - Kids • School Specialty $24.74 1 $24.74
Tales of Polynesia: Folktales from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
4-Inch Rubber Brayer Roller for Printmaking, Great for Gluing Application Also. (Original Version) • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Poukahangatus: Poems • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Big Horse Woman: Shónge Tongà Wa’u • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Chenille Kraft? Creativity Street? Beginner Paint Brush, Pre-School Set, 24/Pack (PAC5172) • Quill.com $18.89 1 $18.89
Tongan Dictionary: Tongan To English / English To Tongan (Polynesian Languages) • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Tagalog Stories for Language Learners: Folktales and Stories in Filipino and English (Free Online Audio) • Amazon Business $17.39 1 $17.39
Tangaloa and The Creation of Land and Other Folktales • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People--From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China (A Child's Introduction Series) • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29
American Born Chinese (YA paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Magnetic Pushpin Magnetacks Magnet Thumbtack Poster and Photo Hangers for Walls Bulletin Boards (20) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Bone People: Booker Prize Winner (A Novel) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Vā: Stories by Women of the Moana • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Real Princesses Change the World • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
If You Lived Here: Houses of the World • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
A is for Adobo: ABCs of Filipino Culture • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Cousins Forever - Magpinsan Magpakailanman: A bilingual book for kids learning Filipino / Tagalog (English-Tagalog edition) (Filipino / Tagalog Bilingual Books - Fostering Creativity in Kids) • Amazon Business $13.50 1 $13.50
2024 Willow Creek Press Indigo 7.5" x 9.5" Booklet Monthly Planner (40386) • Quill.com $13.13 1 $13.13
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Adventure Stories for Daring Girls (Inspiring Heroines, 2) • Amazon Business $11.44 1 $11.44
Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Moon's Ramadan • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Empress Wu: Breaking and Expanding China - Ancient China Books for Kids Children's Ancient History • Amazon Business $10.31 1 $10.31
Lumpia for Lunch: A Kaiya Story: A perfect book for beginner readers, Filipino-American's or those interested in the culture. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Buster the Tongan Dog Goes Exploring • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Rick Riordan Presents: The Spirit Glass • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 1 $8.09
China ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of China (Country ABCs) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07
UpdateClassic 60 PCS Gaint Push Pins, 1 Inch, Jumbo Thumb Tacks, Steel Point and Plastic Head, Large Thumbtacks for Bulletin Board Cork Board, Long pushpins for Wall (Multicolor), (push pins-032861) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
U Brands Push Pins, Clear Plastic Head Thumbtacks, Steel Point, 200-Count • Amazon Business $5.83 1 $5.83
Misty Of Chincoteague • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
The Sacrifice • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

Materials cost

$736.88

Vendor shipping charges

$126.64

Sales tax

$32.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$936.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$165.35

Total project goal

$1,102.34

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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