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Ms. Oladapo from Aldan, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Oladapo's classroom raised $695

An Imaginative Kids' Garden

Help me give my students basic supplies: mixed media and construction paper, dry-erase boards, paint, and pens to let their creativity grow, and sustainability in art class.

This project expired on January 22, 2026.

Ms. Oladapo Aldan Elementary School

Aldan, PA Grades 3-5

My Project

When We Cultivate a "Imaginative Kids' Garden":

In my art classes, K-6 students discover that their creativity is fertile ground for growth.

Through hands-on projects with glue, clay, paints, and paper, they explore, experiment, and nurture ideas. With storage, participants can preserve their art tools.

Reusable materials (dry-erase boards, etc.) and ongoing feedback foster patience, perseverance, and artistic confidence. Community support—like Donors Choose—fuels this creative journey, combining generous contributions, student curiosity, and classroom innovation.

Together, we cultivate an Imaginative "Kids’ Garden" where imagination blossoms and ingenuity thrives.

Let’s grow together!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 13 donors

Project tagged as

Aldan, PA
Grades 3-5
Visual Arts
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Oladapo Aldan Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Aldan, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

500 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

MasterVision Dry Erase Double-Sided Lap Boards -8-1/4" x 11-7/10", Package of 30 • Blick Art Materials $68.66 2 $137.32

Blick Student Tempera Paints - Set of 6, Pump Kit, Basic Colors, Half Gallon • Blick Art Materials $68.30 1 $68.30

S&F STEAD & FAST Electric Cardboard Cutter Tool 4V, Cordless Electric Scissors for Box, Fabric, Carpet, Power Cutter with Charger, 2 blades included • Amazon Business $42.80 1 $42.80

LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $31.79 1 $31.79

Tribello Plastic Storage Containers With Lids For Organizing - (Large - 14 x 11.5 x 3) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Sunny Days Entertainment 24 Piece Fidget Box, Sensory Toys with Storage Container, Party Favor, Treasure Box, Carnival, Pinata Stuffers, Adult Stress Relief, ADHD Toy • Amazon Business $25.97 1 $25.97

Simetufy Magnetic Pen Holder, Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, magnetic pen holder for refrigerator, whiteboard , Pens, Pencils, Non-slip Acrylic Magnetic Marker Holder- Transparent, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $11.96 2 $23.92

Storage Pocket Chart,Heavy Duty Wall File Organization Folder with 10 Clear File Pockets, 10 Blank Name Stickers Plus 3 Metal Hangers & 4 Hooks for Files, Bills, Classroom & Office (Black, 14” X 47”) • Amazon Business $11.87 2 $23.74

Easter Basket Stuffers, Soucolor Washable Dot Markers Easter Gifts for Toddlers Kids Preschool, 10 Colors 2 oz Bingo Daubers Paint Markers Set with 48 Pages Tearable Activity Book for Toddler Art Kits • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Blue, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Orange, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57

Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Holiday Green, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57

Leinuosen 3 Pcs 6 Pcs Giant Pencils 14 Inch Wooden Jumbo Novelty Comically Large Yellow Pencil Prop with Eraser for Office Graduation End of Year Teacher Gift • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

LOCONHA Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleansers, 48 Pack Small Dry Eraser, Magnetic Erasers (Yellor) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

School Smart All Temperature Glue Stick Refills, 0.43 x 4 Inches, Clear, Pack of 20 • School Specialty $3.22 4 $12.88

Materials cost			$530.76
Vendor shipping charges			$21.24
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.96
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$589.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$104.11
Total project goal			$694.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$694.07
11 Donors			-$609.07
Donations toward project cost			-$517.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$91.35
Matching donations from our partners			-$85.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$72.25
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$12.75
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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An Imaginative Kids' Garden

This project expired on January 22, 2026.

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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