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Ms. Ponciano from Hayward CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Curiosity and Care

Help me give my students the tools to nurture their school's garden and become environmental stewards.

  • 6 donors
  • $324 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

In a world increasingly disconnected from nature, it's crucial to instill a love for the environment in our youngest learners. My first graders are eager to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the world around them through their care and exploration of our school garden.

With your generous support, I aim to provide essential tools and resources that will empower my students to care for their school's garden while fostering a sense of environmental stewardship.

With the watering cans, our young gardeners can take an active role in nurturing the plants in our garden. The pick-up tools will enable students to keep our garden clean and free from litter. The magnifying glasses and Bug Kit will foster a sense of curiosity and wonder. With these tools and books, students will learn about the vital role plants and insects play in our ecosystem and the importance of preserving their habitats.

I hope to immerse my students in the wonders of our school garden and cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious citizens. Through hands-on experiences and engaging resources, my students will develop a profound connection to nature and a sense of responsibility to protect our planet for future generations.

Ms. Ponciano
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Miniland Educational Watering Can, Blue and Green, Pack of 3 (MLE45219-3) • Quill.com $33.29 2 $66.58
2024 Upgraded Reacher Grabber Pickup Tool, 32" Long Grabber Reacher Tool with Magnetic Tip, Trash Picker for Elderly Grab It Reaching Tool, Garbage Picker Upper, Litter Pick Up Grab Claw Grabber Stick • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Backpack Explorer 5-Book Set with Nature Collection Box • Amazon Business $38.70 1 $38.70
Get Out! Magnifying Glasses for Classroom - 6 Pack Shatterproof Hand Held Magnifying Glass for Students with Stand- Preschool Class Set of Lightweight Plastic Plant Leaf and Insect Magnifier Glass • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
TOY Life Bug Catcher Kit for Kids Bug Catching Kit with Butterfly Net,Bug Net,Critter Keeper,Butterfly Kit,Magnifying Glass,Insect Catcher, Bug Toys Kids Explorer Kit Outdoor Toys for Kid 3 4 5 6 7 8 • Amazon Business $16.00 1 $16.00
Julieta y un día en el jardín: Un cuento de primavera de yoga para niños (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Letter Size Clipboards with Low Profile Clip (Set of 5) - Wood Clipboards Bulk 5 Pack, Heavy Duty Clipboard, Back to School Teacher Classroom Supplies, School Supplies for College Students • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: In My Garden (Look & Learn) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Lola planta un jardín / Lola Plants a Garden (Lola Reads) • Amazon Business $6.43 1 $6.43

Materials cost

$221.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$275.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.55

Total project goal

$323.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $323.69

3 Donors

-$160.67

Donations toward project cost

-$138.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.10

match offer

-$160.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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