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Mrs. Simonetti-Benson from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Tiny Classroom Garden!

Help me give my students an indoor, mini window garden for our classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Simonetti-Benson's classroom raised $274

This project is fully funded

My Project

For our science curriculum this year, I need to teach my students about planting and growing seeds! What better way to do that, then with a classroom garden, with real plants that they can help plant, nourish and watch grow thorughout the year.

I am requesting tiny plants, seeds, books about planting, and small planter to make a classroom window garden.

Please consider giving to this project. I want to teach my students about planting, but also teaching them how to be responsible for something other than themselves. They will be the ones actively taking care of the plants and I can't wait to watch them do it.

Mrs. Simonetti-Benson Andrew J Morrison Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
exilot 2-Tier Side Table Tall End Table with Storage Rack Wooden Nightstand Bedside Table for Living Room Bedroom Office No-Tool Assembly (White). • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Easy to Grow Houseplants (Pack of 6), Live House Plants in Containers, Growers Choice Plant Set in Planters with Potting Soil Mix, Home Décor Planting Kit or Outdoor Garden Gifts by Plants for Pets • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
Meltset Face Planters Pots Head Unique Face Flower Pot Head Planter for Indoor Plants Cute Small Succulent Pots Indoor Plant Pot with Drainage (Brown) • Amazon Business $20.77 1 $20.77
SnugMaker Face Planter Pots Head Planter, Succulent Planters, Face Flower Pot Head Planter for Indoor Outdoor Plants with Drainage Hole Closed Eyes(Light) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
JYTTI Head Planter, Khaki, 7 inches, Resin, Planter for Indoor Plants, Succulent Flower Pots, Drainage Hole, Bohemian Style, UV and Weather Resistant • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
HDOOMN Face Planters Pots Head - Cute Succulents Plants Planters, Plant Pots Indoor with Drainage System, Garden Gifts for Wome, Garden Decorations for Outdoor, Unique Ornaments for Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Cat Ladies Organic Potting Soil for Indoor/Outdoor Plants, Expands to Fit 3 Inch and 4 Inch Pots - 12 Pack • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
WEWEOW Face Planters Pots Head, Plant Pots, Planter for Indoor Plants, Resin Succulent Pots with Drainage Hole Cute Lady Face Flower Pots • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Sunny's Seeds: A picture book for kids about growing plants and flowers! • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
The Hike: (Nature Book for Kids, Outdoors-Themed Picture Book for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners) • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51
Plant Packages: A Book About Seeds (Growing Things) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Plant the Tiny Seed Board Book: A Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$199.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.07

Total project goal

$273.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.79

1 Donor

-$136.89

Donations toward project cost

-$116.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.53

match offer

-$136.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.53

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 $0.00

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