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Ms. Shaffer from Phoenix AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Connection: Celebrating Earth Day Through Gardening

Help me give my students gardening gloves, shovels and a wheelbarrow.

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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

Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. It is a time to reflect on the challenges facing our planet and to take action towards a more sustainable future. Providing students with gardening tools such as gloves, shovels, and a wheelbarrow not only celebrates Earth Day but also serves as a catalyst for achieving its goals.

Providing students with gardening tools aligns with the goals of Earth Day by empowering them to become active participants in environmental conservation efforts.

Through hands-on experiences, experiential learning, and goal-setting opportunities, students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to protect and preserve the planet for future generations. As we celebrate Earth Day, let us equip our students with the tools they need to cultivate a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Ms. Shaffer
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glitzhome GH10017 Steel Framed Plastic Garden Wheelbarrow Utility Dump Cart, Black • Amazon Business $187.08 1 $187.08
MIPON 2 Pack 78 Inch Double Shepherds Hooks for Outdoor Bird Feeder,Hanging Plants,Solar Light,Adjustable 78/62/46/30 Inch,5/8 Inch Width Heavy Duty Garden Shepards Hook • Amazon Business $25.88 2 $51.76
100 Pcs Earth Day 2.5 Inch Globe Stress Ball Globe Squeeze Ball Mini Globe Foam Planet Balls in Bulk Earth Day Toys Earth World Stress Relief Toys for Little Teens Adults Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Mutual Industries D-Handle Round Point Shovels • Quill.com $18.59 2 $37.18
Bellaa 24858 Wind Chimes Outdoor Home Decor Garden Patio Lawn Yard Green Blue Large Outside Windchimes Capiz Sea Glass Shells Unique Gifts for Mom Grandma Woman Sympathy Memorial Remembrance • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Garden Tool Set, 5 Piece Garden Tools, Garden Kit Heavy Duty Gardening Tool, Ergonomic Handle Shovel Rake Shears Sickle Digging Hoes Tool Kit for Women Men Gardener, Garden Starter Kit Gifts for Women • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Garden Kneeling Pad Seat Knee Mat Cushion 7 in x 15 in, Assorted Colors, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Gray Bunny Hummingbird Feeders for Outdoors Hanging, 2.3 oz Each [Set of 4], Small Hummingbird Feeder Plastic with Hanging Wires, Hummingbird Feeder Stand, Humming Bird Feeder, New Leak-Proof Desing • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
HAUSHOF Gardening Gloves for Women Ladies Thorn Proof 6-Pairs Work Gloves, Women's Breathable Garden Gloves Nitrile Coated with Texture for Yard Work, Pink & Green Large Size • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
HAUSHOF 6 Pairs Garden Gloves for Women, Nitrile Coated Working Gloves, for Gardening, Restoration Work, Medium, Pink & Green, M • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$413.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$29.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.59

Total project goal

$563.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$563.91

2 Donors

-$30.00

Donations toward project cost

-$26.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$30.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$25.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$503.02

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