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Ms. Sonde from Laurel MD is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Discovering Butterflies: Join Our Journey!

Help me give my students a hands on lesson about the life cycle of a butterfly.

  • 1 donor
  • $192 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

I adore the curiosity and wonder that sparkles in each of my students' eyes. Their eagerness to learn and explore the world around them fills my heart with joy every day.

Each resource in this project will play a crucial role in enhancing our exploration of the butterfly life cycle in our kindergarten classroom.

With colorful books, we'll dive into engaging stories that capture the magic of metamorphosis, igniting their imagination and love for learning. The butterfly garden kit will provide a hands-on experience, allowing them to witness the miraculous transformation firsthand as they observe caterpillars grow, form chrysalises, and emerge as beautiful butterflies. Additionally, the life cycle models will offer a visual aid, helping them grasp the sequence of stages with ease.

By integrating these resources into our lessons, we'll create an immersive and unforgettable learning experience that nurtures their curiosity and instills a deeper understanding of the natural world. Together, we'll embark on an exciting journey of discovery, fostering a lifelong love for science and exploration in our young learners.

Ms. Sonde
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Original Butterfly Garden© • Nasco $23.76 3 $71.28
From Caterpillar to Butterfly Big Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
The Amazing Life Cycle of Butterflies (Look and Wonder) • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
Butterflies for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to the Butterfly Life Cycle and Beautiful Species to Discover • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$115.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.38

Sales tax

 $6.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.74

Total project goal

$191.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $191.62

1 Donor

-$191.62

Donations toward project cost

-$162.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.74

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