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Ms. Jurgens from Las Vegas NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds: Supporting Environmental Education in First Grade!

Help me give my students learn about different environments. These educational supports: classroom Library Collections: Biomes and Habitats, and Packs Cupcake Plant Nursery, as well as other resources will be so motivational for my students.

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My Project

My goals for this project are to instill in my students a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world. The Packs Cupcake Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome will provide hands-on learning experiences as they plant and care for their own little green companions. Through these activities, they'll learn about the life cycle of plants, the importance of environmental stewardship, and develop valuable skills in responsibility and care-taking.

I absolutely adore the curiosity and enthusiasm for learning that my students bring to the classroom every day.

Each one of them is like a little explorer, eager to discover the wonders of the world around them.

The requested resources will play a crucial role in nurturing their love for nature and expanding their understanding of the environment. The Classroom Library Collections: Biomes and Habitats will offer them a rich array of books to explore different ecosystems, animals, and plants, fostering a deeper appreciation for biodiversity and ecological balance. As well as the Silver Circle Growing Flowers Classroom Kit will bring the joy of gardening into our classroom, allowing students to witness the magic of growth and transformation firsthand.

What makes my students truly special is their boundless curiosity and eagerness to learn. They approach each lesson with a sense of wonder and excitement, and their enthusiasm is truly contagious. With the right resources and support, I know they'll thrive as budding environmentalists and compassionate stewards of the Earth.

Ms. Jurgens
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Materials - Classroom Library Collections: Biomes and Habitats - 10 Book Set - Grades 2-3 - Guided Reading Level K - P • Amazon Business $92.25 1 $92.25
Silver Circle Growing Flowers Classroom Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 2 $62.92
PURPLE STAR 1N 50 Packs Cupcake Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome- Planting Containers Cups- Small Flower Pots for Indoor Outdoor Plant Succulent Vegetable (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Jump Library Let's Take a Walk and Explore Nature Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.46 1 $49.46
Lakeshore Earth & Environment Theme Book Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $40.50 1 $40.50
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book Collector's Set: Birds and Bugs • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Kaplan Early Learning Environment Books - Set of 3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Gryphon House Science Adventures: Nature Activities for Young Children • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Cute Critters of Latin America: A Book for Kids Who Love Animals (Nina Medina) • Amazon Business $12.51 1 $12.51
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Reptiles and Amphibians (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
I Am Earth: An Earth Day Book for Kids (I Am Learning: Educational Series for Kids) • Amazon Business $10.08 1 $10.08
About Habitats: Seashores • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Safari Readers: Flamingos (Safari Readers - Wildlife Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Animals in Danger (A True Book: Understanding Climate Change) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt: (Nature Book for Kids, Gardening and Vegetable Planting, Outdoor Nature Book) (Over and Under) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
All About Rain Forests (Habitats) • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$443.26

Vendor shipping charges

$2.02

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.05

Total project goal

$566.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$566.98

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$516.98

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