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Ms. Tracey from Sacramento, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Crawling to Flying: an Insect Transformation Discovery Experience!

Help me give my students butterfly and caterpillar kits so they can witness the magic of metamorphosis!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tracey's classroom raised $189

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help our preschoolers with special needs witness the magic of metamorphosis! By providing caterpillars and ladybug larvae kits, our students will observe firsthand how these tiny creatures grow, change, and take on their final forms as butterflies and ladybugs.

Our young scientists love exploring the natural world!

They learn best through hands-on experiences, and nothing sparks their excitement more than real-life science in action. This project will give them a front-row seat to one of nature’s most fascinating transformations.The children will observe each stage—from tiny larvae to chrysalises and pupae, and finally, to the beautiful butterflies and ladybugs they will release into nature.This project will encourage scientific observation and teach responsibility as students care for the insects

Ms. Tracey Bret Harte Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Sacramento, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insect Lore Ladybug Land | Ladybug Growing Kit Habitat | Redeem Voucher For Live Ladybug Larvae • Amazon Business $29.64 1 $29.64
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft and Play Pictures Kit • Blick Art Materials $13.64 2 $27.28
Kids Preferred Caterpillar to Butterfly • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit, Painted Lady Butterfly Kit with Voucher for Live Caterpillars, Butterfly Habitat, STEM Journal & More • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$108.87

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$9.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.31

Total project goal

$188.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$188.72

1 Donor

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$188.72

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