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Mrs. Serrano from El Cajon, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Hobby Enjoyed by Many!

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore the world of an horticulturist.

  • $425 goal

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

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 love my 4th and 5th grade students’ enthusiasm for hands-on learning and their curiosity about the world around them. They are eager to explore, ask questions, and engage in activities that allow them to see science in action. This project will provide them with the essential gardening tools and materials to transform our school’s designated garden bed into a thriving, educational space where they can learn firsthand what it means to be a horticulturist.

Through this project, my students will step into the role of young horticulturists, learning about plant life cycles, sustainability, and the importance of caring for the environment.

The gardening tools we’re requesting—such as trowels, gloves, watering cans, and soil—will make a significant difference by giving students the proper equipment to engage in real gardening work. These tools will allow them to plant, nurture, and observe the growth of flowers, vegetables, and herbs, reinforcing science and environmental lessons in a hands-on way. Our school garden will not only beautify our space but will also serve as an outdoor learning lab for all our science lessons. Many of my students do not have the opportunity to garden, and this project will give them a chance to develop new skills, build confidence, and foster a love for nature. With the right resources, we can cultivate not just plants but also curiosity, patience, and a sense of accomplishment in each student.

Mrs. Serrano Lexington Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

El Cajon, CA 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

35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
84 PCS Garden Tools Set,10pcs Succulent Tools Set Included 6pcs Large Heavy Duty Aluminum Gardening Hand Tools 12.5IN with Garden Tool Bag,Gloves Sprayer etc.Gardening Gifts for Men Women Garden Gifts • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window Plant Growing Kit, Science Kit for Homeschool & Classrooms, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $26.39 2 $52.78
18 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Glove Foam Rubber Coated Yard Work Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Medium (Age 6-8)) • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Rolling Garden Cart with Seat - Plastic Storage with Bench and Interior Tool Tray - Gardening Stool for Weeding and Planting By Pure Garden (Green) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Delta Education Bulb Planter - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $11.84 2 $23.68
Set of 43 Assorted Vegetable & Herb Seed Packets - Over 10,000 Seeds! - Includes Mylar Storage Bag - Deluxe Garden Heirloom Seeds - 100% Non-GMO • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MIXC Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome 4" Soft Transparent Plastic Gardening Pot Planting Containers Cups Planter Small Starter Seed Starting Trays for Seedling with 10pcs Plant Labels,30 Sets… • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
3 Packs Tomato Cages,Plant Cages Up to 48inch Garden Tomato Stakes,Multi-Functional Garden Trellis Assembled Garden Stakes Climbing Plant Support for Climbing Plants,Vegetables, Flowers,Fruits,Vine • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
iPower 5-Pack 10-Gallon Potato Grow Bags Planter Pots with Handle, Access Flap and Visual Window, Easy to Harvest, Thickened Non-Woven Aeration Fabric Container for Tomato, Carrot, Fruits, Vegetables • Amazon Business $13.16 1 $13.16
200Pcs 4 InchT-Type Plant Name Tags Garden Labels Markers Nursery Plastic Garden Tag for Outdoor Garden Waterproof Plant Label Stakes with Permanent Marking Pen • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$275.53

Vendor shipping charges

$26.27

Sales tax

$25.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.73

Total project goal

$424.87

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