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Mrs. Baji from Keaau, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds: Building Garden Beds for Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students garden beds to provide opportunities to foster responsibility and provide hands-on learning that promotes emotional well-being and social interaction.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Baji's classroom raised $1,220

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My Project

Gardening provides a unique, hands-on learning experience that is especially beneficial for special education students. It engages multiple senses—sight, touch, smell, and even taste—allowing students to learn in a way that goes beyond traditional classroom methods. The tactile nature of gardening helps students with sensory processing challenges by offering a calming and structured activity. For students who struggle with focus, the act of planting, watering, and nurturing plants encourages sustained attention and patience, which can carry over into other areas of their education.

In addition to sensory engagement, gardening promotes responsibility and independence for special education students.

Special education students often benefit from activities that build life skills, and gardening is a powerful tool in this regard. Students learn to care for living things, follow a routine, and see the results of their efforts over time. This sense of accomplishment can boost self-esteem and confidence. Moreover, the structured tasks involved in gardening can help students develop motor skills, both fine and gross, through actions like digging, planting, and watering.

Gardening also fosters emotional well-being and social interaction. Working in the garden provides a calming environment where students can experience a sense of peace and connection with nature. This can be particularly helpful for students with anxiety or behavioral challenges. Gardening projects often involve teamwork, encouraging students to collaborate, communicate, and share responsibilities. These social interactions help build relationships and enhance communication skills, making gardening not just a learning tool, but a holistic approach to supporting the growth of special education students.

Mrs. Baji Kea'au Middle School Grades 6-8

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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
Kdgarden Raised Garden Bed Kit 4'x4' Outdoor above Ground Planter Box for Growing Vegetables Flowers Herbs, DIY Gardening, Whelping Pen and More, Screwless White Vinyl Garden Bed with Grid • Amazon Business $67.99 10 $679.90
GREEN MOUNT Raised Garden Bed Planter Box with Trellis for Climbing Vegetables Plants, 67.6" Outdoor Tomatoes Planters Tomato Cage w/Wheels • Amazon Business $58.99 4 $235.96
The Hydroponic City Seed Starter Tray, 1440 Cells (240 Trays - 6 Cells Per Tray) + Plant Stakes • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost

$950.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,036.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.99

Total project goal

$1,219.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,219.94

1 Donor

-$518.48

Donations toward project cost

-$518.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$609.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$518.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$91.50

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 $0.00

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