Help me give my students the materials they need to start a school garden with Pencils that aren't just for writing. When these pencils are too short to sharpen & write with, we can plant them.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Harris's classroom raised $451
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
Our students love hands on learning. Our school is a Title I school with 90% of our students from low income homes & they are receiving free and/or reduced breakfast and lunch. The students are very excited about growing their own food and herbs that they will actually be able to taste and share.
My Project
In STEM, we study plant life and what better way than to make learning come to life with a garden tower! The plantable pencils, potting mix, and aerator in this project will allow my students to plant seeds in the classroom and then transplant the plants into the garden tower.
The most exciting part of this STEM activity is the sprout pencils!
Yes, you read that right. These pencils have seeds by the eraser so when they are too short to write with, instead of throwing them away, my students will plant them in the garden tower. Then flowers and herbs will grow! As a bonus, my students will get fresh fruits and veggies to eat from the garden.
More than three‑quarters 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
Miracle-Gro Expand 'N Gro Concentrated Planting Mix, .67 cu. ft.
• Amazon Business
$23.32
6
$139.92
Sprout | Teacher's Edition | Graphite Plantable Pencils with Flower, Herb & Vegetable Seeds | Eco-Friendly Organic Wood | Prime Sustainable Gift for Teachers, Creative Kids & School Students | 32 Pack
• Amazon Business
$45.95
2
$91.90
SUBPOD Compost Aerator. Compost Turner and Mixing Tool That Won't Hurt Your Worms. Crank Compost Aeration Tool.
• Amazon Business
$41.00
1
$41.00
Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix 8 qt., Protects Against Over and Under Watering Container Plants, 2 Pack
• Amazon Business
$10.72
3
$32.16
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix 16 qt
• Amazon Business
$6.93
3
$20.79
Materials cost
$325.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$22.48
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.89
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$383.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.61
Total project goal
$450.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$450.75
2 Donors
-$240.00
Donations toward project cost
-$204.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$36.00
match offer
-$210.75
Match offer toward project cost
-$179.14
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Harris and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
