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Ms. Cordova from Sherman Oaks, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Hands, Big Impact: Learning to Love Earth in Kindergarten

Help me give my students a simple, powerful way to protect the Earth—one refill at a time.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cordova's classroom raised $336

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our kindergarten classroom, we’re learning how to care for the Earth one small habit at a time. One impactful change we can make is to reduce plastic waste by switching from single-use water bottles to reusable ones. With your help, we’ll bring a child-friendly water dispenser into our classroom so students can refill their bottles, stay hydrated, and build eco-friendly habits early.

The goal of this project is to promote environmental responsibility and reduce plastic waste in our kindergarten classroom by providing a child-friendly water dispenser and reusable water bottles.

This will help students develop healthy hydration habits while learning the importance of sustainability, conservation, and their role in protecting the planet.

This project will help my students make real-world connections between their daily choices and the health of our planet. By using a water dispenser and reusable bottles, they’ll learn about conservation, the water cycle, and reducing waste—not just from books, but through action. These habits will reinforce lessons in science, environmental studies, and social responsibility.

It will also foster independence and healthy routines, as students learn to care for their bottles, make eco-friendly choices, and understand that even small actions can have a big impact. By linking hydration to environmental care, this project brings abstract concepts like climate change and sustainability down to a level that kindergarteners can understand, practice, and feel proud of.

My students are full of curiosity, energy, and compassion. They want to know why recycling matters, where water comes from, and how they can make a difference. Their kindness, enthusiasm, and willingness to try new things inspire me every day. When given the chance, they rise to the occasion—not just as learners, but as little leaders ready to care for their environment and each other.

Ms. Cordova Kester Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avalon Water Cooler Water Dispenser with 3 Temperature Settings, Stainless Steel (A4BLWTRCLR) • Quill.com $230.68 1 $230.68

Materials cost

$230.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.34

Total project goal

$335.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $335.59

2 Donors

-$157.00

Donations toward project cost

-$153.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$155.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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