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Mr. Russo from San Francisco, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Future Gardeners: A Hands-On Seed-to-Table Experience

Help me give my students various heirloom seeds, potting soil, propagation trays and peat pots to help grow seeds.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Russo's classroom raised $167

This project is fully funded

My Project

My second grade students are curious, energetic, and full of wonder. They love getting their hands dirty (literally!) and learn best through hands-on experiences that connect classroom lessons to the real world. Many of them live in urban or low-resource areas and don’t often have the chance to garden or grow their own food.

We’re requesting heirloom seeds, organic soil, propagation trays, and pots to create a classroom garden where students can learn about plant life cycles, sustainable growing practices, and where their food comes from.

Heirloom seeds will allow us to explore biodiversity and history as we grow vegetables and herbs with unique stories. The soil and propagation trays will help us start seeds indoors, and the pots will allow us to transplant and continue growing them both in the classroom and, eventually, in our school garden.

This project will integrate science, math, reading, and responsibility in a meaningful and engaging way. Students will measure plant growth, observe and record changes, and reflect on the importance of healthy eating and environmental stewardship.

With your support, students will:

-Start seeds indoors in propagation trays using nutrient-rich soil.

-Care for their plants daily by watering, observing, and journaling growth.

-Transplant seedlings into larger pots and learn about plant needs (sunlight, water, nutrients).

-Study the life cycle of a plant, parts of a plant, and the importance of pollinators.

-Taste and harvest herbs and veggies, making the connection from seed to table.

Students will not only gain science knowledge but also a deep appreciation for how food grows. They'll become stewards of the environment and take pride in growing something themselves. This hands-on experience supports academic growth and emotional development.

Mr. Russo Daniel Webster 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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NuCandle 3” Peat Pots Seedling Pots Plant Starters Bulk 100 Pack Seed Starter Pots Biodegradable Plant Cups with Labels Mini Seedling Tools for Garden Germination Nursery Pot • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Gardeners Basics Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers • Amazon Business $28.45 1 $28.45
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix - All Natural Potting Mix for All Indoor & Outdoor Containers Including Herbs & Vegetables. for Organic Gardening, 4qt. Bag. Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $11.88 2 $23.76
Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower Seeds for Planting – Extra Large Packet – Over 250 Open Pollinated Non-GMO Seeds – Helianthus annus • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Seed Needs, California Orange Poppy Wildflower Seeds - 2,000 Heirloom Seeds for Planting Eschscholzia californica - Tender Perennial to Attract Butterflies, Bees & Other Pollinators (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$101.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.05

Total project goal

$167.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.00

4 Donors

-$158.20

Donations toward project cost

-$141.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.80

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 $0.00

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