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Ms. Grace Hatton from Kahului, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Potential: Essential Tools for Special Education Success

Help me give my students hands-on learning materials, sensory tools, and adaptive resources to help them thrive, grow and reach their full potential.

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My Project

I love how curious, creative, and determined my students are — they see the world in unique ways and inspire me every day. Each resource will help them learn by supporting their individual needs: bean bags provide a calming, safe space for focus; a laminating machine allows me to create durable, reusable visuals for routines and learning; chair bands help with movement and focus during lessons; sensory tools offer calming input and engagement; visual timer helps them understand transitions and manage time with confidence; ink will allow me to print colorful visuals and communication supports they rely on daily; a stepping stool helps them access materials and feel independent; a fluffy rug creates a cozy, safe space for calming down or group learning; bean bags offer comfort and sensory regulation; the laminating machine makes durable, reusable learning materials; chair bands support focus through movement; sensory tools keep hands busy and minds engaged; and a visual timer helps them feel secure with routines and transitions.

My students are special because they see the world through unique and beautiful perspectives, showing incredible creativity, resilience, and joy in small moments.

They teach patience, celebrate every success, and remind everyone that learning doesn’t look the same for every child — and that’s what makes it magical.

Ms. Grace Hatton Kahului Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Kahului, 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

Never Before Funded 10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 902XL Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow High Yield Ink Cartridge, 5/Pack (6ZA01AN#140) • Quill.com $178.52 1 $178.52
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Solid Pink, 38in - Large • Amazon Business $67.48 1 $67.48
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Solid Royal Blue, 27in - Medium • Amazon Business $42.34 1 $42.34
Terrug Fluffy Area Rugs for Living Room Bedroom, 5x7 Feet Tie-Dyed Beige Shag Large Rug Fuzzy Throw Carpet, Anti-Skid Modern Indoor Shaggy Rug for Boy Girls Kids Nursery Room Dorm Home Decor • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Samsill Durable 1" View Ring Binders, D-Ring, Made in USA, White, 8/Pack (S88437) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
KADAMS Visual Timer for Kids with Audio Pre-Alarm - Traffic Light Alarm for Kids Toddler Teachers Classroom Home Time Management Tool 24hr Countdown Pause Memory Function • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
ACSTEP 9 Inch Folding Step Stool 300 LB Capacity Plastic Foldable Step Stools for Kids and Adults, Folding Stool Suitable for Kitchen, Stepping Stool with Handle Bicolor Green Small Step Stool 1PC • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
10 PCS Chair Bands for Kids, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Foot Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity (multicolor) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$503.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $53.70

Sales tax

 $22.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$616.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.81

Total project goal

$725.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $725.42

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 $725.42

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