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Ms. Martino from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kiddie Garden

Help me give my students the opportunity to garden together, with resource to keep my students engaged in their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martino's classroom raised $262

This project is fully funded

My Project

My preschoolers are amazing, dynamic people who love coming to school! Their excitement about learning is contagious, which keeps me and my team constantly working to find new ways to engage them!

As we spend the rest of our school year preparing for kindergarten, we would love to plant a “kiddie garden.” This will be a fun way to get outside, play in the dirt, and learn the basics of growing vegetables and herbs.

With your help, we can plant seeds and inspiration that could last a lifetime. The vertical planters are perfect for our urban outdoor space. We will use the child size watering cans to care for our garden daily. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Ms. Martino Dore Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vertical Garden Planter, 5 Tiers Vertical Raised Garden Bed Metal Elevated Herb Planter Box Vegetable Flower Planters for Patio Deck Outdoor Indoor • Amazon Business $84.99 2 $169.98
6 Pack Kids Watering Cans Bulk (Mini) 4.5" Plastic - Gardening Planting Tools for Kids & Toddlers, Beach Party Favors Gifts, Bulk Sand Toys • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
DEFUTAY 30 Pcs Bamboo Plant Labels, Plant Tags,T-Type Plant Sign, Garden Markers for Seed, Herbs, Flowers, Vegetables Potted (Bamboo) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$189.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.27

Total project goal

$261.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$261.82

5 Donors

-$60.06

Donations toward project cost

-$52.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.51

match offer

-$200.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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