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Ms. Bridges from Midfield, AL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Lights, Big Sprouts!

Help me give my students resources which will help my students explore science hands-on by growing fruits and vegetables, while the calming lights create a cozy classroom space that supports focus, relaxation, and sensory-friendly learning throughout the day.

  • $654 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about my kindergarteners is their natural curiosity and excitement for learning. They ask the best questions, love to get their hands dirty, and light up when they discover something new. I want to nurture that spark!

With the garden kits and seeds, my students will learn how plants grow, explore healthy foods, and develop responsibility as they care for their own little garden.

The hydroponic garden lets us grow plants indoors and makes science come to life right in our classroom.

The colorful rope lights will help us create a cozy, calm space where students can relax, focus, and feel safe. Whether it’s for story time, quiet breaks, or winding down, this simple touch will make a big difference in our classroom environment.

These resources will help us build a classroom where learning is hands-on, meaningful, and full of wonder!

Ms. Bridges Midfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Midfield, AL View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ponix Mini Hydroponic Garden • Carolina Biological Supply Company $161.10 1 $161.10
Ahopegarden Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System: 10 Pods Plant Germination Kit Aeroponic Herb Vegetable Growth Lamp Countertop with LED Grow Light - Hydrophonic Planter Grower Harvest Lettuce • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Hydroponics Growing System Indoor Garden - Herb Garden with Grow Light, 15 Pods Stainless Steel Indoor Garden Kit, Auto Timer, Gardening Gift for All Ages • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
OMIKA 132FT 400LED Rope Lights Outdoor String Light, 24 RGB Colors + Warm White Waterproof Starry Fairy Lights Plug in for Indoor Home Bedroom, Outside Patio Garden Pastel Easter Party Decororations • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
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 Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Organo Republic 7 Melon & Watermelon Seeds Variety Pack 480+ Non-GMO Heirloom Fruit Seeds for Planting Fruits in Individual Seed Packets, Home Garden Seeds for Hydroponic, Indoor & Outdoors Gardening • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$460.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.94

Sales tax

 $37.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$555.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.00

Total project goal

$653.33

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