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Mrs. Martinez from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Garden For All To Enjoy

Help me give my students a salsa, pizza, vegetable, and mushroom garden to care for and enjoy in our classroom this Earth month.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Martinez's classroom raised $443

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I have the pleasure to work with students who are always eager to learn about science and are always willing to help in the classroom. This project is a perfect combination of those two things.

Students enjoy learning about nature and taking part in hands-on experiences.

And, what better way to learn about nature than to bring a garden to our classroom. The garden kits will bring many benefits to our classroom environment, like improved air quality and, best of all, emotional well-being for all. With your support, we can make Earth science come to life for my students.

Mrs. Martinez Monarcas Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

Chicago, IL 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

150 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System, DUESI Upgrade 12 Pods Gardening Plant Germination Herb Kit with LED Grow Light, Hydrophonic Planter Grower Harvest Vegetable Lettuce for Hydroponic Gardeners • Amazon Business $69.89 1 $69.89
Japanese Zen Garden Kit for Desk - Premium Sand Garden - Mini Zen Décor Office Desktop Accessories - Bamboo Crafted Meditation Therapy Tray - Gift Set - 4 Stamp Spheres Natural Rake Custom Holder • Amazon Business $55.75 1 $55.75
Organic Indoor Salsa Garden Starter Kit - Made in USA - Certified USDA Organic - 5 Seed Types San Marzano & Cherry Tomato, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Green Onion - Potting Soil, Indoor Herb Garden Kit • Amazon Business $29.97 1 $29.97
Organic Indoor Vegetable Garden Starter Kit - Made in USA - Certified USDA Organic - 5 Seed Types Cherry Tomato, Lettuce, Carrot, Radish, Green Bean | Indoor Plant Seeds, Indoor Garden Kit, Plant Kit • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
Organic Edible Flower Garden Seed Kit - 23pc Indoor Garden with Soil, Pots, Plant Markers, USDA Organic Non-GMO Seeds & Illustrated Instructions - Sunflower, Borage, Thai Basil, Dill, Nasturtium • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
Grow Your Own Mushroom Garden Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $25.96 1 $25.96
9 Herb Indoor Window Garden Kit - House Plants Seeds - Best Unique Easter Gift Ideas for Women, Mom, Friend, Her, Birthday, Housewarming, Mother - New Home Kitchen Gifts - Live Plant Starter • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Organic Indoor Lettuce & Greens Garden Starter Kit - Certified USDA Organic Non GMO - Includes Spinach, Kale, Red Romaine, Loose Leaf Lettuce Seeds for Planting, Potting Soil, Peat Pots • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Creativity for Kids Pizza Garden Kit • Blick Art Materials $17.00 1 $17.00

Materials cost

$301.49

Vendor shipping charges

$39.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$375.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.34

Total project goal

$442.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$442.25

3 Donors

-$220.24

Donations toward project cost

-$188.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.54

Matching donations from our partners

-$220.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$187.21

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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