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
Compassion is an essential value that can transform the way students interact with the world, especially for those from special needs and low-income households. Through our classroom gardening project, my students will learn to see the world through the eyes of others by understanding the challenges families face in accessing fresh, healthy food. By growing vegetables, they will experience firsthand the care, patience, and effort it takes to produce food—something that is often taken for granted. As they nurture their plants, they begin to understand the perspective of those who may struggle with food insecurity, building empathy and awareness beyond their own experiences.
As my students work together to grow vegetables, they will also learn how small actions can help ease the burdens of others.
By bringing these skills home, they can teach their families how to grow their own food, providing a sustainable way to support their households. In doing so, students will learn that compassion isn’t just a feeling—it’s an action. They will be making a real difference by helping their loved ones save money and eat healthier meals, while also fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in their ability to contribute.
To measure the success of my students’ understanding of compassion, I will look at both their actions and reflections. I will observe how they care for the plants, support their classmates, and talk about their experiences in journals or class discussions. Success will be evident when students show increased empathy, a willingness to help others, and confidence in using their new skills at home. Ultimately, I hope to see my students not only learning about compassion but living it—in the garden, in the classroom, and in their communities.
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
OIPRTGFJ Cedar Wood Outdoor Raised Garden Bed Planter Box with Locking Wheels, 41x21x20 inch, Carbonization Color
• Amazon Business
$109.99
1
$109.99
Carolina Professional Potting Soil 16 L
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$13.77
5
$68.85
Potting Soil 2-cu-ft Bag
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$67.50
1
$67.50
SwinDuck Plant Pots, 12 Pack 6 inch Modern Plastic Planters with Drainage Holes and Saucers for Indoor Outdoor Plants and Flowers, White
• Amazon Business
$19.99
3
$59.97
Gardeners Basics Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers
• Amazon Business
$28.45
2
$56.90
Black Kow Nitrogen Phosphate Composted Cow Manure Fertilizer for Soil, Flowers, Potted Plants, Raised Beds, and Compost Tea, 4 Pounds
• Amazon Business
$17.38
2
$34.76
SwinDuck 28 Pack 4 inch Small Plant Pots, Plastic Planters with Drainage Holes and Saucers for Flowers Plants, Succulents, Seed Starting Pots, White
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Uineko Plastic Spray Bottle (4 Pack, 16 Oz, All-Purpose) Heavy Duty Spraying Bottles Leak Proof Mist Empty Water Bottle for Cleaning Solution Planting Pet with Adjustable Nozzle and Measurements
• Amazon Business
$13.97
2
$27.94
Meekear 10 Kit Non-GMO Growing into Thyme, Lavender, Chamomile, Dill, Chives, Cilantro, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, Sage Indoor/Outdoor for Kitchen Windowsill Gardening Gift
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Materials cost
$479.87
Vendor shipping charges
$17.73
Sales tax
$43.91
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$578.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$102.13
Total project goal
$680.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$680.84
3 Donors
-$340.42
Donations toward project cost
-$289.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$51.06
Matching donations from our partners
-$340.41
Match offers toward project cost
-$289.35
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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