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Ms. Romano from Hackensack NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Young Minds: Planting Seeds of Curiosity in First Grade

Help me give my students seed kits, gardening supplies, and books about seeds and plants.

  • 5 donors
  • $222 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In our project, "Growing Young Minds," we aim to cultivate a love for nature and science by introducing our students to the magical world of gardening. With your generous donations, we'll provide our students with everything they need to plant seeds and watch them grow into vibrant plants right before their eyes.

Why is this project important?

Hands-On Learning: As young learners, our students thrive when they can engage in hands-on activities. By planting seeds and nurturing them into plants, they'll not only learn about the life cycle of plants but also develop essential skills like responsibility, patience, and teamwork.

Fostering Curiosity: Gardening offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. From observing the germination process to learning about the different parts of a plant, our students will be immersed in a world of wonder and curiosity.

Connecting with Nature: In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to instill a sense of connection with the natural world. Through this project, our students will develop a deeper appreciation for nature and learn the importance of caring for the environment.

By supporting our project, you're not just helping us plant seeds – you're nurturing young minds and cultivating a passion for learning that will last a lifetime.

Ms. Romano
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Seed Assortment Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $29.38 2 $58.76
Dunecraft Sensory Eco-Biosphere Plant Dome with 5 Different Seeds • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06
MIXC Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome 4" Soft Transparent Plastic Gardening Pot Planting Containers Cups Planter Small Starter Seed Starting Trays for Seedling with 10pcs Plant Labels，30 Sets… • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
A Seed Grows • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Plant the Tiny Seed • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Seeds (Plant Parts) • Amazon Business $8.57 1 $8.57
How a Seed Grows • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$145.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.19

Total project goal

$221.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $221.26

3 Donors

-$135.32

Donations toward project cost

-$120.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.03

match offer

-$79.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.20

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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