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Mrs. Colton from Yuma, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Colton's classroom raised $927

Growing In STEM-Agriculture & Natural Sciences

Help me give my students hands-on gardening experience with succulent and bonsai plants.

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Mrs. Colton Crane Middle School
Yuma, AZ Grades 6-8

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 am passionate about inspiring young minds to explore the wonders of agriculture and the natural sciences. I am excited about a new initiative we are undertaking in our middle school's curriculum.

We are thrilled to introduce our students to the captivating world of bonsai and succulent cultivation.

Bonsai, with its artistry and patience, and succulents, with its diversity and resilience, provide a unique opportunity to engage our students in hands-on, experiential learning. The benefits of incorporating these plants into our agriculture and natural sciences class are numerous, and we firmly believe that your donation will help make a lasting impact on our students' education and personal growth.

Nurturing Creativity: Bonsai and succulents encourage artistic expression and creativity as our students learn to shape and design these living sculptures. They will explore the principles of design, balance, and aesthetics, fostering their appreciation for art in nature.

Cultivating Responsibility: Taking care of bonsai and succulents teaches our students valuable life skills, such as responsibility, patience, and empathy. As they nurture these plants, they will witness the fruits of their labor, promoting a sense of achievement and pride.

Exploring Environmental Science: Studying bonsai and succulents provides a platform to delve into environmental science topics, including plant physiology, water conservation, and the importance of biodiversity. Our students will gain a deeper understanding of sustainable practices and their impact on the environment.

Fostering STEM Learning: Growing and maintaining bonsai and succulents require basic knowledge of biology, botany, and horticulture. Through observation and experimentation, our students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Enhancing Well-Being: The act of tending to plants has been shown to reduce stress and improve mental health. By incorporating bonsai and succulents into our curriculum, we aim to create a more nurturing and positive learning environment.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

612 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Colton Crane Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Yuma, AZ 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

612 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shop Succulents | Radiant Rosette Live Plants, Hand Selected Variety Pack of Mini Succulents | Collection of 100 • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Bonsai Tree kit -NIFSEL Bonsai Growing Kit - Complete Starter kit, 5 Types of Trees - Culture Medium, Plant Marker, Burlap Pots - Indoor Garden Gardening - Unique Garden Gift, Housewarming Present • Amazon Business $14.98 10 $149.80
Miracle-Gro Succulent Potting Mix: Fertilized Soil with Premium Nutrition for Indoor Cactus Plants, Aloe Vera and More, 4 qt. • Amazon Business $14.45 10 $144.50
Miracle-Gro Sphagnum Peat Moss, 8 qt., For Containers and In-Ground • Amazon Business $12.04 8 $96.32
Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Potting Mix, 2-pack 8 qt., For Use in Containers • Amazon Business $8.99 10 $89.90
Live Succulents Plants Live Bulk Plant Tray (50 Pack), Bulk Succulents Live Indoor Plants Live Houseplants, Live Plants in Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix, Live Plant Kit Plant Gifts by Plants for Pets • Amazon Business $66.39 1 $66.39

Materials cost

$696.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$787.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.91

Total project goal

$926.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $926.09

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$25.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$896.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$762.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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