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Ms. Tara from Hilo, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing Together Safely!

Help me give my students a safe learning experience with lots to do

  • $373 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

All of the students in my class are identified with special needs. Some have social delays, some physical limitations, and all communication concerns. The one thing they have in common Is that they’re all incredible mini human beings. They love music and dancing, stories, and experiencing a developmentally appropriate learning environment. COVID-19 rocked our world and these kids who had a little bit of a late start already now had to learn a new way of life. I’d like to support them by having educational tools that are safe and promote socialization while protecting them at the same time.

My Project

The Children in my class all have sensory concerns and the items I have selected are geared toward allowing them to play with each other safely (i.e. facing the same direction with separate containers or in the same space but with different items).

The paper products will allow me to create learning activities to take home to do for the children who are distance learning so they can have a set while we do the set at school.

Also, because I have a child who is visually impaired there are a few items that specifically are for him to be able to press and hear and touch and feel which is vital to his learning.

All of the items chosen will specifically support the children who are in school for face to face learning and for the children who are home distance learning with us.

Ms. Tara 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.

More about Ms. Tara

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

10 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Sand and Water Adjustable Activity Play Table Center w/ Lids, Small Table GREENGUARD [GOLD] Certified, Sand & Water Sensory Table, Sensory Tubs, Special Needs Toys, Sensory Bins • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
LeapFrog Little Office Learning Center (Frustration Free Packaging), Green • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
PlanToys Braille Alphabet A-Z • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
OUTREE Kids Pod Swing Seat 100% Cotton Child Hammock Chair for Indoor and Outdoor use (Blue) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Smead File Folder, Reinforced 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 100 per Box (11993) • Amazon Business $21.72 1 $21.72
Frog Beadeez 3 Pack Stress Balls for Kids and Adults with Squishy Water Beads, Animal Shaped Stress Relief Toys, Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, ADHD, Anxiety, Animal Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 3/4" Diameter Sticky Back Coins Nylon Coins, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Coins Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Neenah Exact Index, 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$270.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.87

Total project goal

$372.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $372.48

1 Donor

-$186.24

Donations toward project cost

-$158.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.94

match offer

-$186.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.94

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 $0.00

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