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Ms. Padilla from Waianae, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writable Walls for Wild Ideas

Help me give my students a makeshift whiteboard wall to use for lessons, collaborations and to show thinking.

  • $532 goal

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

My Project

At our high school in Hawaii, students thrive when they’re engaged, moving, and thinking out loud together. I want to transform a plain classroom wall into a writable space where students can brainstorm, solve problems, collaborate on labs, and visually track their learning.

This writable wall will become a central tool for active learning and creative expression.

To bring this vision to life, I’m requesting whiteboard sticker paper and border trim to turn a large section of our classroom into a neat, organized dry-erase wall. This will give students a shared space to write, draw, and revise ideas during science labs, group projects, and daily warm-ups.

In addition to the whiteboard setup, I’m also requesting practical items that will make our learning environment cleaner and more comfortable:

Tennis balls to place on the feet of lab stools to reduce noise and prevent floor damage. Liquid hand soap and a durable dispenser to support cleanliness, especially after hands-on lab activities.

These small changes will make a big difference. Students will have a quieter, more functional classroom and a collaborative workspace that supports academic risk-taking and student voice.

Mahalo for supporting our students’ creativity, learning, and wellness!

Ms. Padilla Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waianae, 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

140 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Dry Erase Surface, 4' x 8' (DEF8X4) • Quill.com $147.99 1 $147.99
PURELL? Healthcare HEALTHY SOAP? Foam Refill for ES6 Touch-Free Dispenser,1200 mL, 2/CT (6472-02) • Quill.com $63.99 1 $63.99
131 Ft Black Glitter Bulletin Board Borders Black Scalloped Bulletin Board Trims Shiny Decorative Border Trims Sparkle Self-Adhesive Bulletin Stickers for Classroom School Home Office Blackboard Desk • Amazon Business $13.49 3 $40.47
40 Pcs Tennis Balls for Furniture Legs and Floor Protection Precut Tennis Balls for Chairs Tennis Ball Chair Foot Covers for Floor Protection Chair and Desk Legs Coverings (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Purell ES4 Hand Soap Dispenser, 1200 mL, Push Style, Graphite - Durable • School Specialty $27.74 1 $27.74
IDL Packaging 18" x 250 feet (3000 inches) Black Kraft Paper Roll, 30 lbs- For Art, DIY, Packing, Wrapping, Crafts, Moving, Shipping - 100% Recyclable Natural Kraft Paper (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $26.74 1 $26.74

Materials cost

$343.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $57.16

Sales tax

 $15.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.65

Total project goal

$531.02

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