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Mr. Atupan from Forrest City AR is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Bonsai Buddies: Growing Tiny Trees, Cultivating Big Dreams

Help me give my students materials they need to propagate different kinds of bonsai plants.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Our project aims to introduce students to the art of bonsai cultivation through hands-on propagation projects. By providing bonsai plant cuttings, soil mix, pots, pruning tools, and instructional materials, we offer students the tools to embark on this enriching journey.

Through propagating bonsai plants, students engage in experiential learning beyond traditional boundaries.

They learn plant biology intricacies, shaping and pruning techniques, and the importance of patience and perseverance. These skills foster resilience and determination.

Our goals are ambitious yet achievable. We aim to cultivate an appreciation for nature's beauty and complexity, fostering environmental stewardship. Additionally, we seek to nurture creativity and self-expression through bonsai's artistic aspects.

What sets our students apart is their passion for learning and exploration. They possess innate curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, continuously striving to expand their understanding of the world. Their diverse backgrounds enrich our learning community, fostering empathy and mutual respect.

In conclusion, the bonsai propagation project offers more than plant knowledge; it fosters personal growth, creativity, and environmental consciousness. Students develop practical skills and a deeper connection with nature, equipping them to make a positive impact in the world. With your support, we can cultivate green thumbs and lifelong learners.

Mr. Atupan
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MUZHI 12 Pack Matte Finish Black Round Bonsai Bowl Planter Pot with Drainage, Plastic Garden Low Planter Pots 7.8" • Amazon Business $27.36 6 $164.16
Bonsai Tools Set, 20 Pcs Gardening Succulent Tree Indoor Beginner Tool Kit, Include 262 Feet Bonsai Wire, 29.5"x29.5" Plant Repotting Mat, Leather Bag, Bonsai Scissors, Pruning Shears, Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $33.99 4 $135.96
Bonsai Outlet Training Pots with Humidity Trays - Built in Mesh, Six Inch Large Planters + Made from Durable Shatter Proof Poly-Resin, Set of 3 Pot Set… • Amazon Business $14.95 5 $74.75
Mother Earth Coco Bale, 100% Natural Coco Coir Fiber for Soilless Gardening, 5 kg. • Amazon Business $23.75 2 $47.50
18lb Mix Horticultural Lava Rock Pebbles Pumice Potting Soil Amendment Succulent Cactus Bonsai Gritty Rock Decorative Gravel Plant Drainage Volcanic Rock for Aquarium Fairy Gardening Top Dressing • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Bonsai Tree Seeds Kit - 8 Popular Varieties of Non GMO Mini Bonsai Trees, Bamboo Plant Markers, Wood Gift Box - Bonzie Tree Seed Starter Kits, Grow Bonzai Indoor, Fathers Day Gardening Gifts Idea • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
PSW M20TC Pot Collection Shallow Garden Bowl Planter for Succulents, Bonsai, Fairy Gardens, Herbs, 8-inch, Terra Cotta Color • Amazon Business $7.08 5 $35.40
Houseplant Resource Center - Root Supplement, Liquid Root Stimulator - for Fiddle Leaf Fig & Indoor Plants - Propagation Promoter, Root Rot Treatment - Food for Healthy Roots, Stems, & Leaves - 8 Oz • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
MoHern Bonsai Wire and Bonsai Tool Kit, Total 164 Feet Bonsai Tree Wire for Bonzai Trees Indoor, Size of 1-mm, 1.5-mm, 2-mm Aluminum Wire • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
ZELARMAN Bonsai Training Wire Set of 4 - Total 128 Feet(32 Feet Each Size) 3 Size - 1.0MM,1.5MM,2.0MM - Corrosion and Rust Resistant (with Bonsai Wire Cutter) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$585.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$48.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$672.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.73

Total project goal

$791.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$791.54

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$791.54

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