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Mr. O'Malley from Buffalo, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Health and Wellness Through Worm Composting

Help me give my students worm composting stations in our classroom to help students make connections to the real world and give them living worms to care for.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. O'Malley's classroom raised $435

This project is fully funded

My Project

We will have worm composting setups in the classroom that students can actively engage with by adding compost from their lunch scraps, rotating trays and caring for worms. They will learn how to turn their waste into useful compost they can bring home or use in our classroom garden.

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, can positively impact mental health in several ways:

Connection to Nature: Engaging with worms and soil fosters a connection to the natural world, which can enhance feelings of peace and reduce stress.

Mindfulness: The process of caring for worms and observing their activity encourages mindfulness, helping to focus the mind and reduce anxiety.

Sense of Accomplishment: Successfully managing a worm composting system can provide a tangible sense of achievement, boosting self-esteem and overall well-being.

Routine and Structure: The regular care involved in worm composting can create a structured routine, which can be comforting and grounding.

Creative Outlet: Designing and maintaining a composting setup can be a fun, creative project that allows for self-expression.

Community Engagement: Sharing composting experiences with others can foster social connections, which are vital for mental health.

Overall, the act of nurturing living organisms and contributing to sustainability can enhance emotional well-being and resilience.

Mr. O'Malley Kenmore West High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Buffalo, NY View local requests

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

136 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Worm Factory® 360 Black US Made Composting System for Recycling Food Waste at Home • Amazon Business $134.95 1 $134.95
Worm Nerd Composting Worms – Live Red Wriggler Compost Worms Mix – Sustainable Compost Worms Live for Organic Materials - Worm Composting Set for Better Soil Structure 1000 Worms CANNOT SHIP TO HAWAII • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Worm Nerd WN40 4-Tray Worm Composting Bin Kit with Coco Coir Brick for Recycling Food Waste, Worm Castings, Worm Tea, Vermiculture and Vermicomposting • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Worm Farm Accessory Kit for Red Wiggler Composting Bins (Moisture Meter, Thermometer, pH Meter + More) - Accessories Are An Essential Part of Any Worm Farm Starter Kit - Perfect For Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
"What Can Red Wigglers Eat?" Infographic Refrigerator Magnet for Live Red Wiggler Worm Composting Bins - An Essential Accessory to Any Worm Farm Starter Kit - Perfect For Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
How To Start A Worm Bin • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25

Materials cost

$334.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.13

Total project goal

$434.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $434.22

1 Donor

-$217.10

Donations toward project cost

-$184.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.56

match offer

-$217.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.57

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 $0.00

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