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Mrs. Simms from Germantown, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing In The Garden!

Help me give my students flowering garden playsets, farmer's market play food and a new wooden train set.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Simms's classroom raised $390

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My Project

My Head Start students participate in a garden and plant unit every year. This unit teaches my students all about plants and how fun it can be to grow a garden.

This project will give my students additional materials and supplies to use what they have learned about plants and be independent with their skills in the dramatic play center.

Having a farmer's market sorting set, new pretend play fruits and veggies, and gardening play sets will encourage my students to continue learning with their classmates while having fun.

These materials will continue to foster my student's learning and broaden their imagination and I look forward to continuing to watch my students flourish!

Mrs. Simms Clopper Mill 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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toy Train Set, Figure 8 Track Pack with Wood Engine for Pretend Play Preschool Kids Ages 3+ Years • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Farmers Market Color Sorting Set • Teachers' School Supply $44.99 1 $44.99
Jiuguva 12 Pcs Role Play Costume Dress up Clothes Cosplay for Kids Community Helper Career Costumes Pretend Play Doctor Firefighter Police Cowboy Scientist • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Flower Gardening Play Set, 16 Pieces, White - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $36.37 1 $36.37
Learning Resources? New Sprouts? Fresh Packed Fruit & Veggie Tote • Quill.com $24.97 1 $24.97
Learning Resources Sprouts Grow It! (LER9244) • Quill.com $23.12 1 $23.12
Play22 Kids Gardening Tool Set 12 PCS - Kids Gardening Tools Shovel Rake Fork Trowel Apron Gloves Watering Can and Tote Bag, Toddler Gardening Tools for Kids Best Outdoor Toys Gift for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
FLYINGSEEDS 46 PCS Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls, STEM Toy Gardening Pretend Play Set for Kids, Girls Favor Stacking Game for Toddlers, Preschooler Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
BLUE PANDA Kids Gardening Work Gloves, Ages 3-6 (Green, 6 Pairs) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Stars N' Swirls Name Tags • Teachers' School Supply $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$271.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.25

Sales tax

 $16.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.36

Total project goal

$389.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.09

3 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $389.09

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