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

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Shelf Full of Knowledge: Resources for Multilingual Learners

Help me give my students manipulative and games to help them learn content and language. A storage cabinet to help organize supplies would also be appreciated.

  • 1 donor
  • $467 goal

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My Project

As a Title I school, my students already face challenges that put them at a disadvantage. Many come from hardworking families where parents work multiple jobs, leaving students to care for themselves and younger siblings. On top of that, my students are multilingual learners, meaning they enter school already behind their English-speaking peers.

However, despite these obstacles, my students are resilient, determined, and eager to learn.

They work hard every day to adapt to a new language and culture while learning subjects they have little prior knowledge to. Their perseverance inspires me, and I want to provide them with tools that make learning more accessible and engaging.

Games and manipulatives will transform their learning experience by making content and language development more interactive and approachable. These hands-on tools will allow students to practice language skills in a low-pressure, enjoyable way—helping them build confidence while they learn. A bookshelf will keep these resources organized and accessible, ensuring students can engage with them anytime they need support.

Ms. Calvan Waipahu High School Grades 9-12

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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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Wooden 2 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet for Commercial or Home Use - Safe, Kid Friendly Design - 30" H X 48" L (Natural) • Amazon Business $184.92 1 $184.92
Lakeshore Classroom Magnetic Numbers & Operations Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? People & Pets Board Game Edition | The Original Guessing Game | Easter Gifts for Girls & Boys | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
What Letter Do I Start With? Family Board Game • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
2 in 1 Multiplication Addition Math Board Game for Kids - Wooden Montessori Math Toys for Girls Boys 4 5 6 7 8 9 Years Old Wood Double Sided Board Table Dice Card Games for Family • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Winning Moves Scattergories The Card Game Games USA, Fast-Paced Play at Once Card Game of Categories, for 2 or More Players, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $10.44 1 $10.44
Lakeshore Multiplying Fractions Hands-On Student Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$343.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.40

Sales tax

 $15.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$396.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.95

Total project goal

$466.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $466.31

1 Donor

-$466.31

Donations toward project cost

-$396.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.95

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