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Mrs. Alden from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Art and Nature Space

Help me give my students a calming environment for them to be creative!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Alden's classroom raised $420

This project is fully funded

My Project

We have begun to make a creative space at our school that combines art and nature elements! We previously ordered picnic tables so our students could have class outside. In this order I have included safety chains and locks that can secure the three tables we previously ordered so they are kept safe for student use.

We also previously ordered nature decals and were short a couple so I have ordered two more in this order.

In addition, I have added white acrylic paint for students to finish canvases they created to go in our school's main foyer space. The paper towels are to help clean up messes!

We would also like to use artistic supplies as rewards for students so have included sketch pads, pens, and drawing books in this order.

Lastly, we would like stress balls so students are able to relax and tap into their creative side!

Mrs. Alden Kennedy C Crossan Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lumintrail 12mm (1/2 inch) Heavy-Duty Security Cable, Vinyl Coated Braided Steel with Sealed Looped Ends (4', 7', 10', 15', 20', 25' or 30') (10-FT) • Amazon Business $25.97 3 $77.91
GIFTEXPRESS Pack of 12 Letter Size Sketch Book Bound Spiral Premium Sketch Pads Set, Pencil Sketch Book 30 Sheets Each, 8.5" X 11" Side Wire Bound, White Blank Paper Sheets for Pencil, Ink, Pastel • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
How to Draw: Easy Step-by-Step Drawings! (Dover How to Draw) • Amazon Business $5.57 5 $27.85
Gigilli 24 Pack Party Favors Fidget Spinners for Kids 4-8 8-12, Easter Basket Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids 3-5, Egg Fillers Pop Mini Fidget Toys Bulk Classroom Prizes, Toddler Birthday Party Gifts • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
Mont Marte Discovery School Acrylic, Titanium White, 1/2 Gallon (2 Liter). Ideal for Students and Artists. Excellent Coverage and Fast Drying. Pump Lid Included. • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Master Lock Silver Outdoor Keyed-Alike Padlocks with Keys, Extra Long Shackle Lock for Gate, Fence, Shed, or Other Equipment, 3 Pack, 1TRILJ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Squishy Stress Balls for Kids Adults: 18 Pack Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Party Favors Classroom Prizes, Easter Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
wondever Green Grass Wall Corner Stickers Flowers Butterflies Baseboard Skirting Line Wall Decals for Bedroom Living Room (W:52 inches) • Amazon Business $11.39 2 $22.78
Learn to Draw... Faces (Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide) (Young Artist) • Amazon Business $5.57 4 $22.28
Pentel EnerGel RTX Gel Pens - Assorted, Set of 12, 0.7 mm • Blick Art Materials $21.48 1 $21.48
Sparkle Pick-A-Size Paper Towels, 6 Double Rolls = 12 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value Paper Towel With Full And Half Sheets • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59

Materials cost

$312.14

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$356.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.96

Total project goal

$419.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$419.73

1 Donor

-$356.77

Donations toward project cost

-$356.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$62.96

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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