The supplies at the Resource Depot are meant for schools, teachers, non-profit organizations and community organizations. These supplies are not to be used for personal benefit, for retail business, to be sold or shipped out of the area.

A severe lack of quality affordable materials means teachers spend, according to our surveys, between $ 750.00-$ 1000.00 annually out of their own pockets!! There is a consistent urgent call from educators nationally for a supply of hands-on materials. However, due to low budgets, the needed resources often cannot be provided unless they are donated.

The sky is the limit for a child's creativity given the necessary materials. At Resource Depot, teachers, child care providers, parents and others can "shop" for these non traditional resources. Training is also provided on methods to incorporate these items into children's activities. This is a great way to address today's shortage of good affordable materials for creative learning. What a unique way to stretch a budget!

The creative use of reusable materials can be linked directly to the Florida Sunshine State Standards. These are not isolated "add-on" activities which take time away from regular school curriculum, but rather integral resources for inspiring projects and more engaging hands-on creative problem solving across the curriculum.