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Ms. Yoshie from Honolulu, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Green Minds: Cultivating Young Gardeners for a Sustainable Future

Help me give my students compression vest, gardening materials, and TPT gift cards.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yoshie's classroom raised $727

This project is fully funded

My Project

The gardening tools we're requesting will open up a world of hands-on learning opportunities for our students. As they dig in the soil, plant seeds, and nurture growing plants, they'll engage all their senses in a way that traditional classroom settings can't match. This tactile experience will help reinforce concepts in science, math, and environmental studies, making abstract ideas concrete and memorable. Gardening will also foster a sense of responsibility and accomplishment as students care for their plants and watch them grow.

Equally crucial are the sensory tools we're seeking, such as compression vests and chewing toys.

These items are vital in helping our students regulate their sensory input, which is often a significant barrier to learning. The compression vests provide calming deep pressure, helping anxious or overstimulated students feel more grounded and focused. Chewing toys offer a safe outlet for students who seek oral sensory input, redirecting this need productively so they can better concentrate on learning tasks.

By combining gardening activities with appropriate sensory support, we aim to create a learning environment where our students with special needs can thrive. These resources will help them channel their energy positively, improve their focus, and engage more fully with their education. Our goal is to nurture not just plants, but also our students' confidence, skills, and love for learning.

Ms. Yoshie Ala Wai 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
Compression Vest for Kids (Large, Ages 10+) Weighted Vest for Kids Including 6 Removable Weights Grey • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Compression Vest for Kids (Medium, Ages 5 to 9) Weighted Vest for Kids Including 6 Removable Weights Grey • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Weighted Stuffed Animals for Anxiety by Lakikid, 5 lbs Weighted Lap Pad for Kids & Adults Best Multi Sensory Experience for Calm & Focus On The Go • Amazon Business $39.97 1 $39.97
Lakeshore Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Safety Hearing Protection Headphones Noise Reduction for Autism Sensory Kids Chirldren (Green & Pink) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Back to the Roots 3-in-1 Seed Starting Mix 12 Quarts, 100% Organic & USA Made for Herbs, Veggies, Flowers, w/ Nutrient Rich Plant Food, Worm-Castings, & Moisture Controlling Yucca Brown • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Elmer's Glitter Glue - Blue, 6 oz Bottle • Blick Art Materials $4.98 3 $14.94
GIFTMIC Kids Microphone for Singing, Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone for Adults, Portable Handheld Karaoke Machine, Toys for Boys and Girls Gift for Birthday Party (Blue) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Squishy Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids, Calming Down Sensory Tools for Autism Autistic Special Needs, Sensory Bin Bean Bags Squeeze Toys for Classroom Prize, Travel Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 6 PCS Sensory Chew Necklaces for Boys Girls with ADHD, SPD, Autism, Chewing Needs, Silicone Chewy Necklaces Chew toys for Adults Used for Reliving Anxiety and Stress • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Kids Gardening Tools Set, 6PCS Gardening Tools for Kids Metal with Sturdy Wooden Handle Safe Gardening Tools 8" Children Beach Sandbox Toy • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Organic Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato Seeds – Two Seed Packets! – Over 150 Heirloom Non-GMO USDA Organic Seeds • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
HAPE Green Watering Can • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.16 1 $7.16
Mammoth Sunflower Seeds for Planting - Grow Giant Sun Flowers in Your Garden - 50 Non GMO Heirloom Seeds - Full Planting Instructions for Easy Grow - Great Gardening Gifts (1 Packet) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$538.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.74

Sales tax

 $23.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.94

Total project goal

$726.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.28

1 Donor

-$363.14

Donations toward project cost

-$308.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.47

match offer

-$363.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$308.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.47

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