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Mrs. Tineo from Paterson, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nurturing Our Garden!

Help me give my students the chance to explore botany with plastic planters, gardening tools, gloves, and a variety of seeds for them to sow.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Tineo's classroom raised $703

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Growing a garden is an opportunity for my students to have the chance to observe, explore, and experiment with planting to become their own gardeners. I have asked for plastic planters, gardening tools, gloves, and a variety of seeds for them to sow. Each child will have their own plant pot and saucer to fill with Miracle-Gro potting mix and seeds to start the planting process. They will monitor their plants weekly, eventually moving them outdoors and continuing to care for them. The students will also draw and label their plants as part of their learning experience.

Students learn best when they can have hands-on activities in and out of the classroom.

I want my students to become young botanists through their individual and collective plant experiments. I have also requested succulents and organic soil for the kids to try planting with trowels, allowing them to observe the differences in growth. I believe this hands-on experience will be valuable for them to understand the planting process and the development of plants. Additionally, a set of Sterilite 40 gal wheeled Industrial tote, Stackable Storage Bin with Latch Lid, and plastic container have been requested to easily transport their planting supplies. Ultimately, I hope my students will develop green thumbs and a love for gardening.

Mrs. Tineo Elementary School 16 Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 40 Gal Wheeled Industrial Tote, Stackable Storage Bin with Latch Lid, Plastic Container with Heavy Duty Latches, Black Base and Lid, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
homenote Plant Pots,15 Pack 6 inch Flower Pots with Multiple Drainage Holes and Saucers,Plastic Planters for All Home Garden Flowers Succulents(Green) • Amazon Business $21.59 2 $43.18
Dansib 24 Pcs Mini Sunscreen Bulk for Summer Party Spf 30 Water Resistant Sunscreen Lotion Bulk 1oz Travel Size Beach Essential Mini Sunscreen Bulk Party Supplies for Summer Party(Floral) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
FiveJoy Garden Tool Set, 11 Piece Aluminum Alloy Hand Tool Starter Kit with Garden Bag, Outdoor , Heavy Duty Gardening Work Set with Ergonomic Handle,Gift for Women and Men • Amazon Business $34.59 1 $34.59
Altman Plants, Assorted Succulents Plants Live Houseplants (4PK), Succulent Plants Home Office Plants Live Indoor Plants, Live Plants Indoor House Plants, Easy Care Plants, Desk Plants, Kitchen Plants • Amazon Business $17.13 2 $34.26
Purived 20oz All-Purpose Liquid Plant Fertilizer - Makes 50 Gallons, For Indoor Houseplants, All-Natural, Groundwater Safe, Made in USA • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
GARTOL Hori Hori Garden Knife, Garden Tools with Oxford Sheath for Weeding, Digging, Cutting and Planting, 7" Stainless Steel Blade with Protective Coating, Full-Tang Wood Handle, Sharpening Stone • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Yumoin 10 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Gloves Rubber Coated Toddler Work Gloves for Boys Girls Outdoor (Small (Age 3-5)) • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
XXXFLOWER 1.5 Gallon Green Watering Can Outdoor Garden Flower Plant, Lightweight 6 L Water Cans with Detachable Nozzle Watering Pot for Office House Garden • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
GearTOP Wide Brim Sun Hat for Womens and Mens Sun Hats - UV Protection Fishing Hat Safari Hat for Hiking Gardening & Beach Khaki • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Bonnie Plants Sweet Basil Live Herb Plants - 4 Pack, Warm Season Annual, Italian & Asian Dishes • Amazon Business $19.73 1 $19.73
Back to the Roots Succulents & Cacti Potting Mix: Made in The USA (6qt, Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Potting Mix, Enriched with Plant Food, 8 qt. (3-Pack) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Large Knee Mat-Gardening Kneeler Pad-Thick Garden Sitting or Kneeling Pad Cushion-Construction Knees Support Board of Working,Repairing-Floor Knees Mat for Prayer,Fitness,Yoga,Gym & Pilates-Green • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
Kids Gardening Tool Sets Frog Handle, 6 Pieces (Blue+ Green), Mini and Small Garden Tool Kit, Beach Sand Play Tool, Sandbox and Soil Hand Tool Birthday Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
POMIKU 3 Pcs Kids Gardening Storage Bag for Garden Tools, Right Size for Toddlers (3pcs Mini Storage Tote) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SXBBSMC Garden Trowel, Hand Shovel, 2 Piece Cast-Aluminum Heavy Duty with Soft Rubber Handle Garden Tools, Small Hand Trowel for Women Men Kids Gardening • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
11 Heirloom Seeds for Planting Vegetables and Fruits, 4800 Survival Seed Vault and Doomsday Prepping Supplies, Gardening Seeds Variety Pack, Vegetable Seeds for Planting Home Garden Non GMO… • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Small Indoor Watering Can with Long Spout, 1L/34oz Plastic Plant Watering Can, Garden Water can for House Plant Bonsai Flowers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
PLAYWO 39" X 39" Extra Large Repotting Mat for Indoor Plant Transplanting and Dirt Control, Portable Potting Tray Succulent Planting Mat Gardening Gifts for Plant Lovers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
133 SUPPLY - 2 Pack Garden Marker Pen Permanent Markers Black (UV Fade Resistant Marker Pens for Plant Markers Garden Markers Waterproof Pen Black Markers Outdoor Marker for Garden Plant Labels 0.8mm) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Organic Herb Seeds for Planting, Indoor Outdoor and Hydroponic Garden, incl Basil Cilantro Mint and Dill Seeds, Non GMO and USDA Certified Organic, Gardening Variety Pack • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
Burpee Wildflower 50,000 Bulk, 1 Bag | 18 Varieties of Non-GMO Flower Seeds Pollinator Garden, Perennial Mix • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
5200+ Petunia Seeds Grandiflora Flowers Mixed Rainbow Color for Bonsai Planting Home Garden House Plant Flower Seed Mix Color • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Como crecen las plantas (How Plants Grow) (Spanish Version) (TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pleneal Gardening Gloves for Women Men - 3 Pairs Breathable Garden Gloves with Grip, Latex Coated Outdoor Working Gloves for Lawn Yard, Medium Size Fits Most • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Emycool Repotting Mat for Indoor Plants Transplanting Control Mess, 26.8" x 26.8" Waterproof Potting Mat Portable Planting Potting Tray Gardening Gifts for Women and Plant Lovers, Green • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
VIVOSUN 6.5 Inch Gardening Scissors Hand Pruner Pruning Shear with Straight Stainless Steel Blades Orange 1-Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
VELCRO Brand VEL-30071-USA ONE-WRAP Garden Ties | Plant Supports for Effective Growing | Strong Grips are Reusable and Adjustable | Cut-to-Length, 50 ft x 1/2 in, Green-Recycled Plastic • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
for 2024! 40ct Sweet Pepper Seeds for Planting,Green & Red Bell Pepper Seeds,Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetable Seeds for Home Vegetable Garden&Hydronic Pods-Veggie Seeds:California Wonder Pepper • Amazon Business $5.46 1 $5.46
National Geographic Readers: De Semilla a Planta (L1) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
AMORNING 100Pcs T-Type Plant Tags,Waterproof Thick Plastic Plant Makers,6 x10cm Nursery Garden Labels(White) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$544.58

Vendor shipping charges

$13.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$596.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.31

Total project goal

$702.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$702.04

8 Donors

-$137.87

Donations toward project cost

-$127.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.88

match offer

-$551.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$468.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.71

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$0.00

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