Roots of Kindness: Elementary Students Beautifying Our Neighborhood
Help me give my students zinnia seeds, garden rocks, and garden supplies for a community service project where they’ll cultivate flowers, paint rocks, and watch their kindness bloom all around our neighborhood!
$484 goal
This project expired on November 15, 2025.
This project expired on November 15, 2025.
Celebrating 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
Our elementary students are eager to make a positive impact on our community by learning about gardening and giving back in a creative, hands-on way.
With your support, we plan to plant vibrant zinnia flowers in the local community garden, brightening up our neighborhood and spreading joy to everyone who passes by.
To start, our students will use gardening gloves and planting tools to prepare the soil in the flower beds. They'll learn how to properly plant and care for the zinnia seeds, taking ownership of the garden and seeing their hard work blossom over time. These flowers will not only beautify the area, but they'll also serve as a symbol of the students’ efforts and dedication to making the world a better place.
In addition to planting flowers, we want to host a community event where each family can participate in painting garden rocks. These rocks will have messages and designs that tie into our theme of spreading kindness. The students will then place these painted rocks throughout the garden, creating a colorful and meaningful display that encourages kindness and positivity within our neighborhood.
This project will teach students valuable life skills, such as teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of caring for our environment. It will also provide an opportunity for families to come together, get creative, and contribute to a shared community goal.
With your help, our students can help cultivate a garden that not only grows flowers but also spreads messages of kindness that will inspire others for years to come. Thank you for supporting our efforts to make our community a more beautiful and welcoming place!
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
200 students impacted
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DECORKEY 24PCS River Rocks for Painting, Summer Decorations Garden Decor, Smooth Unpolished Kindness Rocks for Arts & DIY, 2-3inches Natural Stone Perfect for Kids Party, School Events, Crafts
• Amazon Business
$16.99
8
$135.92
12 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Yard Work Glove Rubber Coated Garden Gloves for Girls Boys Toddlers Youth Outdoor (Medium (Age 6-8))
• Amazon Business
The Old Farmer's Almanac Zinnia Seeds (Dahlia Mix) - Approx 240 Flower Seeds - Non-GMO, Premium, Open Pollinated
• Amazon Business
$6.99
6
$41.94
Acrylic Paint Markers Set of 30 Paint Pens – Fine Tip for Rock, Fabric, Wood, Ceramic, Glass & Canvas – Permanent Art Supplies for Kids & Adults
• Amazon Business
$29.98
1
$29.98
Kids Gardening Tool Set, 6PCS Gardening Tools for Kids Metal with Sturdy Wooden Handle Safe Gardening Tools 8" Children Beach Sandbox Toy
• Amazon Business
$9.88
3
$29.64
Materials cost
$375.52
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$411.15
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.56
Total project goal
$483.71
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