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Ms. Bird from Rochester, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Bird's classroom raised $177

Bringing Life Cycles to Life

Help me give my students caterpillars, ladybug larvae, and art supplies to give us hands-on learning about life cycles.

This project expired on April 29, 2026.

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Ms. Bird World of Inquiry School 58
Rochester, NY Grades PreK-2

My Project

I love that my students are naturally curious and full of wonder about the world around them. They ask thoughtful questions, make observations, and get excited about discovering how things grow and change. Their enthusiasm for hands-on learning makes life in the library exciting and meaningful.

The ladybug and butterfly life cycle kits will give my students the chance to observe real-life science in action.

Watching these insects grow and transform will deepen their understanding of life cycles, habitats, and the importance of caring for living things. These kits will turn abstract science concepts into engaging, memorable learning experiences that inspire curiosity and a love for nature.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

350 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Bird World of Inquiry School 58 Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rochester, NY 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

350 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Two Cups of Caterpillars - Life Science & STEM Education - Butterfly Kit Refill – Painted Lady Butterflies – Includes Two Chrysalis Holding Logs Instructions - Butterfly Lifecycle Observation • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Mr. Pen- Liquid Chalk Markers, 6 Pack, Reversible Tip, Vibrant Colors, Erasable Chalk Marker, Non-Toxic Water-Based Chalkboard Markers for Window and Glass, Washable Window Paint Marker • Amazon Business $4.87 4 $19.48
Insect Lore Live Baby Ladybug Larvae - Ladybug Growing Kit REFILL with Ladybug Life Cycle Toy Figurines - SHIP NOW • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$118.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.48

Total project goal

$176.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $176.54

4 Donors

-$155.31

Donations toward project cost

-$150.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.23

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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