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Ms. Cooley from Stamford, CT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Love Grows with Gardening Enrichment

Help me give my students hands-on learning by placing gardening supplies in their hands!

  • $296 goal

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My Project

The gardening supplies we are seeking will significantly enhance our students' learning experience. These supplies, which include seeds, gardening tools, and educational resources, will enable our students to actively participate in hands-on gardening projects. This hands-on approach will help our students connect with nature and learn about plant growth, ecosystems, and sustainability in a tangible way. It will also foster their practical skills, teamwork, and a deep sense of responsibility. By engaging with these gardening supplies, our students will not only gain knowledge but also develop a lifelong appreciation for their school environment and the value of sustainable practices.

Ms. Cooley
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EarthBox Garden Stand • Carolina Biological Supply Company $81.00 1 $81.00
Onlysuki 3PCS 26.8" x 26.8" Potting Mat for House Plants Transplanting Control Mess Square Repotting Mat Gardening Gifts • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Growing Flowers Classroom Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Growing Vegetables Classroom Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
MIXC Clear Plant Nursery Pots with Humidity Dome 4" Soft Transparent Plastic Gardening Pot Planting Containers Cups Planter Small Starter Seed Starting Trays for Seedling with 10pcs Plant Labels • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Bush Green Beans Seeds 3-Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 1 $9.86

Materials cost

$207.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.26

Total project goal

$295.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.08

9 Donors

-$285.08

Donations toward project cost

-$250.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.00

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 $0.00

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