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Ms. Duncan from Brandywine MD is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Roots of Resilience: Cultivating Minds and Gardens

Help me give my students the opportunity to instill SEL and a growth mindset beyond our academic resource classroom by supporting our project for an edible sensory garden. It fosters sustainability and will provide summer support to students.

  • 1 donor
  • $982 still needed

expires Apr 30

  • 1 donor
  • $982 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In my academic resource support class, I work with at-risk youth who inspire me daily with their resilience and eagerness to learn. Each student brings unique strengths and challenges, and it's my mission to provide them with the academic and social support they need to thrive.

Our project aims to create an edible sensory garden, integrating academic skills with social-emotional learning (SEL) principles.

With requested resources like soil, seeds, markers, and gardening tools, students will engage in hands-on learning. They'll prepare their personal garden bucket, plant seeds, label each plant, and tend to them, exploring sustainability, plant life cycles, and environmental stewardship.

Beyond academics, our project fosters SEL competencies and a growth mindset. As students care for the garden, they'll learn patience, responsibility, and teamwork. Witnessing tangible results, like plant growth and vegetable harvest, instills confidence and accomplishment. Moreover, the garden connects our lessons to real-life experiences, enhancing our end-of-year trips to the Eastern Shore to explore Harriet Tubman's legacy and a walking tour of Baltimore through the eyes of Frederick Douglass.

What sets my students apart is their resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges outside the classroom, they consistently demonstrate a thirst for knowledge and support for one another. Creative problem-solvers, they eagerly explore new ideas. With community support and project resources, I believe they'll continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Ms. Duncan
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8
  • Gwynn Park Middle School
  • Brandywine, MD
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 161 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

    Never Before Funded

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray, 72 Cells • Amazon Business $19.97 6 $119.82
Creativity for Kids Pizza Garden Kit • Blick Art Materials $17.00 6 $102.00
Burpee, 9 Quarts | Premium Organic Potting Natural Soil Mix Food Ideal for Container Garden-Vegetable, Flower & Herb Use for Indoor Outdoor Plant • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
133 Supply -100 Pack 4" Plastic Plant Labels for Seedlings with 2 Pack of Garden Marker Pens (Garden Markers Fade Resistant Plant Markers Outdoor Waterproof Pen Black Permanent Markers Plant Tags) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Owl Focus PE Plant Repotting Mat Waterproof Transplanting Mat Indoor Succulent Potting Mat Portable Gardening Mat(39.4" x 39.4") • Amazon Business $9.95 5 $49.75
Burpee Organic Horticultural Add to Potting Soil | Ideal for Seed Starting, Water Retention and Plant Propagation | 100% Natural | 8 Quart, 1-Pack, Vermiculite (8qt) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
64 Slots Plastic Seed Storage Box Organizer with Label Stickers(seeds not included), Seed Container Storage use for Flower Seeds,Vegetable Seeds, Clover Seeds, Basil Seeds, Tomato Seeds • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75
Survival Garden Heirloom Seeds, Victory Garden Seeds - 35 Varieties, 17,000+ Vegetable and Fruit Seeds for Planting Great Emergency Preparedness Items and Bugout Bag Supplies Gear by Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75
HOME GROWN Heirloom Vegetable Seeds | 25 Non-GMO Varieties | 12k+ Gardening Seed for Planting Vegetables | Prepper Supplies - Homesteading & Survival Gear | Garden Seed for Spring, Summer, Fall • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Gardening Gloves for Women and Ladies, 24 Pairs Breathable Rubber Coated Yard Garden Gloves Bulk, Outdoor Protective Work • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Gardening Gloves for Women and Ladies, 24 Pairs Breathable Rubber Coated Yard Garden Gloves Bulk, Outdoor Protective Work • Amazon Business $25.79 1 $25.79
Open Seed Vault 15,000 Non GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seeds for Planting Vegetables and Fruits (32 Variety Pack) - Gardening Seed Starter Kit, Survival Gear Food, Gardening Gifts, Prepper Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Iris WeatherPro 6.5 qt. Latch Lid Storage Bin, Clear/Blue (500198) • Quill.com $10.79 2 $21.58
Burpee Organic Tomato & Vegetable Granular Plant Food, 4 lb • Amazon Business $18.91 1 $18.91
6 Fluorescent Color Compatible Label Tape Replacement for Brother P Touch M Tape 12mm 0.47 M Compatible with P-Touch PT-M95 PT-90 PT-70 PT-65 PT-85 Label Maker Refills • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
(12) Variety Pack Herb Garden Seeds | Basil, Cilantro, Parsley & More | ~4,000 Non GMO Heirloom Seeds | Survival Food for Survival Kits Gardening Gifts & Emergency Supplies by Open Seed Vault • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Small Watering Cans for House Plant Garden Flower, Long Spout Water Can for Outdoor Watering Plants 1.8L 1/2 Gallon • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Watering Can for Indoor Plants, Small Watering Cans for House Plant Garden Flower, Long Spout Water Can for Outdoor Watering Plants 1.8L 1/2 Gallon • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Burpee Bone Meal Fertilizer | Add to Potting Soil | Strong Root Development | OMRI Listed for Organic Gardening | for Tomatoes, Peppers, and Bulbs, 1-Pack, 3 lb (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Burpee Organic Blood Meal Fertilizer | Add to Potting Soil | Excellent Natural Source of Nitrogen | for Tomatoes, Spinach, Broccoli, Leafy Greens | 3 lb, 1-Pack • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
jijAcraft Black Natural Cotton Bakers Twine,328 Feet Black Twine String,2mm Black Cotton Twine Macrame Cord Packing String for Crafting,Gift Wrapping,Gardening Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$756.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.72

Total project goal

$991.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $991.48

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$8.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $981.48

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