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Ms. Taylor Jones from Mount Vernon NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrating Earth Day by Learning About Life Cycles!

Help me give my students butterfly and lady bug kits to explore this Earth Day.

  • 3 donors
  • $171 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Step into the mesmerizing realm of butterflies and lady bugs, where nature's wonders unfold before your very eyes! Picture this: delicate eggs transforming into voracious caterpillars, then entering a mysterious cocoon, only to emerge as elegant butterflies. It's a captivating spectacle of nature, and we're eager to bring this marvel straight into our classroom.

Teaching about butterflies isn't merely educational; it's an exhilarating journey waiting to be embarked upon.

Imagine the joy in your students' eyes as they witness firsthand the miraculous metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. It's an unparalleled hands-on experience, sparking curiosity and kindling their passion for the natural world.

But the allure doesn't end with the thrill of witnessing these winged wonders transform. Learning about butterfly life cycles is akin to unlocking the mysteries of the universe for young minds. It serves as a gateway to comprehending the circle of life, evoking a sense of awe and gratitude for the world around us.

And here's the exciting part: the adventure extends beyond the classroom! With your generous support, each student will receive their very own butterfly life cycle model and an enchanting book to delve deeper into the captivating world of butterflies. It's a gift that keeps on giving, instilling a lifelong love for nature and exploration.

So let's spread our wings and embark on this enchanting journey together! With your invaluable assistance, we can transform our classroom into a sanctuary of discovery and wonder, where the beauty of butterflies takes flight in the hearts and minds of our future generation. Let's make learning an unforgettable odyssey.

Ms. Taylor Jones
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insect Lore Life Cycle Stage Figurines, Set/24 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $35.99 1 $35.99
Insect Lore - Butterfly Growing Kit - Clear Front Facing Viewing Panel - Live Cup of Caterpillars with STEM Butterfly Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
Insect Lore Education Ladybug Land with Prepaid Voucher - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost

$106.47

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.62

Total project goal

$170.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $170.79

1 Donor

-$85.40

Donations toward project cost

-$72.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.81

match offer

-$85.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.81

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 $0.00

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