Growing Young Gardeners: A Hands-On Gardening and Play-Based Learning Project
Help me give my students the tools they need to engage in gardening and pretend play with items like kid-friendly gardening kits, seed starters, plants, play food sets, and a market stand for hands-on learning and fun activities.
The items requested, such as gardening tools, seed starters, plant kits, and play food sets, will provide students with hands-on opportunities to explore the processes of growing plants, develop fine motor skills, and learn about nature. These resources will also enhance their creativity and social-emotional growth through pretend play and role-playing scenarios, helping them to connect with concepts of healthy eating, responsibility, and environmental sustainability in an engaging way.
The main goal of this project is to foster a love for nature and gardening in students while simultaneously building essential life skills such as patience, responsibility, and teamwork.
I aim to create a learning environment where students can learn the science of plant growth, experience the joy of nurturing living things, and engage in imaginative, role-playing activities that encourage social interaction and cooperation.
My students are unique in their curiosity and eagerness to explore the world around them. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a strong desire for hands-on, interactive learning experiences that connect them with both nature and their peers. They thrive in environments where they can actively participate in projects that stimulate their imagination, creativity, and love of learning.
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
Wooden Farmers Market Stand Toy- 30+ Food PCs Include Fruit Veggies Chalkboard & Cash Register- Pretend Role Play, Fun Indoor Natural Wood Grocery Set- Playroom Daycare Activity Center- Kids Xmas Gift
• Amazon Business
$114.69
1
$114.69
EarthBox 80151 Garden Kit, Organic, Green
• Amazon Business
$65.49
1
$65.49
Play22 Kids Gardening Tool Set 12 PCS - Kids Gardening Tools Shovel Rake Fork Trowel Apron Gloves Watering Can and Tote Bag, Toddler Gardening Tools for Kids Best Outdoor Toys Gift for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
18 Pcs Kids Gardening Tools Set, Metal Kids Yard Tools with Sturdy Wooden Handle Safe Children Beach Sandbox Toy Sand Play Tools for Flower Soil Planting Loosening Digging, Trowel, Rake, Shovel
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
20 Pieces Play Fruits Playset - Life-Sized Toy Food for Kids Kitchen, Healthy Farmer's Market Grocery Pretend Play Plastic Toy Set for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
20 Pieces Play Vegetables Playset - Life-Sized Toy Food for Kids Kitchen, Healthy Farmer's Market Grocery Pretend Play Plastic Toy Set for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
INCIKITI Biodegradable Peat Pots for Seedling - 120 Pack 3.15 inch Biodegradable Plant Seed Starters Kits with 30 Plant Labels, Garden Germination Nursery Pots for Flower Vegetable Seed Germination
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Tosnail 24 Pack 4" Small Plastic Plant Flower Pot with Saucers, Seedlings Nursery Pots Planter with Pallet Planting Gardening Containers - Assorted 8 Colors
• Amazon Business
$9.89
1
$9.89
Sow Right Seeds - Most Popular Herb Seed Collection for Planting - Mint, Lavender, Sweet Basil, Cilantro, and Parsley - 5 Packets with Instructions to Grow a Home Kitchen Garden or Hydroponics
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Dantoy Round Watering Can, 1 Liter, Color Will Vary, Red - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable
• School Specialty
$8.39
1
$8.39
250 Roma VF Tomato Seeds | Non-GMO | Heirloom | Instant Latch Garden Seeds | Vegetable Seeds
• Amazon Business
$5.95
1
$5.95
Materials cost
$296.35
Vendor shipping charges
$0.84
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$331.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.52
Total project goal
$390.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$390.16
12 Donors
-$390.16
Donations toward project cost
-$331.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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