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Ms. Lizardi-Calderon from Bridgeport, CT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Planting Seeds for Success: Students and the Power of Gardening”

Help me give my students Your students need garden tools, including zinnia flower seeds, potting soil, flower pots, planting gloves, a watering can, and a garden kit.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lizardi-Calderon's classroom raised $340

This project is fully funded

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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

The gardening tools I’m requesting will provide hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages, from kindergarten through 12th grade. These tools will empower my students to engage with nature, foster responsibility, and develop fine motor skills. By tending to plants, they will also learn about ecosystems, sustainability, and the importance of patience. Gardening will give them an opportunity to experience growth and accomplishment in a tangible way, which is often a struggle for students with learning challenges.

The primary goal of this project is to help students learn through gardening.

By involving them in planting, nurturing, and observing the growth of plants, my students will gain practical life skills, enhance their understanding of biology, and develop social and emotional skills like teamwork and patience. This project will also create a calming and sensory-rich environment where they can focus and feel a sense of achievement.

My students are incredibly special because many face unique challenges due to their special needs and learning differences. Despite these challenges, they show remarkable resilience, creativity, and a willingness to learn. Gardening will provide an adaptive, inclusive, and engaging learning experience that can be tailored to each student’s individual abilities, helping them succeed in a non-traditional, hands-on way. The opportunity to explore nature through gardening will also offer them a therapeutic outlet and a chance to experience success in a setting that values their uniqueness.

Ms. Lizardi-Calderon Classical Studies Academy - Annex Grades 6-8

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

56 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
36 Pairs Kids Garden Gloves Children Work Gloves Non Slip Rubber Coated Gardening Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Medium (Age 6-8)) • Amazon Business $68.98 1 $68.98
36 Pairs Kids Garden Gloves Children Work Gloves Non Slip Rubber Coated Gardening Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Large (Age 9-11)) • Amazon Business $66.98 1 $66.98
33 Pack 4 Inch Plastic Flower Plant Pots Thickened Seedlings Nursery Pots with Tray Assorted Small Flower Pots Colorful Plastic Planters with Saucers Gardening Plant Containers • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Garden Tool Set, WisaKey 9 Piece Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Gardening Tools with Handle, Durable Garden Tool Bag, Ideal Gardening Hand Tools, Gardening Gifts for Women and Men White Elephant Gifts • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Glee Potting Soil, 1 cu ft (25 qt) Compressed Outdoor Indoor Plant Garden Soil with Nutrients, Expands from 0.4 cu ft • Amazon Business $19.23 1 $19.23
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Flower Watering Can, Plastic Water Can for Plants, Indoor Watering Can with Sprinkler Head 68 oz, 1/2 Gallons • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Zinnia Seeds - California Giants Mix - Large 1 Ounce Packet - 3,000 Flower Seeds - Mixed Colors and Large Blooms • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$255.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.99

Total project goal

$339.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $339.95

4 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $339.95

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