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Mrs. Hooten from Bedford, IN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fall Gardening 2025

Help me give my students growing cells for deep roots, 4-tier seed sprouting trays, and 4 new tires for our old garden hose cart.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hooten's classroom raised $216

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school garden club, Lincoln Green Thumbs, is full of curious, hardworking little gardeners who love to dig, plant, and grow. Throughout the year, our students learn about plant life through hands-on experiences in our outdoor garden and our indoor hydroponic systems. Gardening not only teaches science and responsibility but it also nurtures patience, teamwork, and a love for nature.

To keep our garden thriving and our lessons growing, we are in need of a few key supplies: Growing cells designed for deep root development, 4-tier seed sprouting trays, and four new tires for our trusty old hose cart, which is currently out of service due to cracked tires from long-term sun exposure.

With your support, we can continue to provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference in our garden and in the lives of the children who care for it.

Thank you for considering a donation to help our young gardeners grow!

Mrs. Hooten Lincoln Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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

330 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
(2 Pack) RRQ 10 Inch Pneumatic Wheel 4.10/3.50-4 Tire, 10" Pneumatic Wheels with 5/8" Bearings,2.2" Offset Hub for Garden Cart, Hand Truck, Lawn Cart, Mower • Amazon Business $21.84 4 $87.36
Vesici 20 Pcs 50 Cell Deep Root Seed Starting Trays 3.54" Depth Seedling Plastic Nursery Trays Bulk Thick Plastic Starter Cups for Plants with 120 Labels 2 Plant Tool Germination Gardener Supply • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
PHAIN 4-Tier Seed Sprouting Kit with Drain Holes and Drain Tray, Upgrade Stackable Microgreens Fresh Organic Bean Seed Sprouter Tray Ripple Soil-Free Sprouter Tray for Beans Alfalfa Seeds • Amazon Business $19.76 1 $19.76

Materials cost

$151.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.36

Total project goal

$215.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $215.74

9 Donors

-$106.72

Donations toward project cost

-$92.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.06

Matching donations from our partners

-$106.73

Match offers toward project cost

-$90.72

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.29

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 $0.00

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