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Mrs. Crane from Springdale AR is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeds-The Start of Something New!

My students need seeds and some additional gardening supplies to increase our garden production so that we can donate to our local food bank.

  • $189 goal

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My Students

My students represent a variety of cultures including Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Native American, Marshallese, Latino, European, Asian, and African American. Many of them are second and third generation immigrants who are transnationals. Despite their differences, 85% of these students live in poverty, and more than 60% of them are English Language Learners. Most of what they understand and value comes from their caregivers. Many have very limited experiences. Even fewer have had opportunities to lead and teach others as a way to build their own self-efficacy.

My Project

We recently revitalized our school garden, instigating parent/child engagement opportunities that have allowed them to learn and work together to increase their healthy habits at home. Now that we are in the cold season, we are planning for our early spring program and need more supplies to keep it going. Additional seeds and some additional gardening supplies will allow us to incorporate more math and science, and increase our growing options and facilitate increased production, which will allow the students to donate fresh produce to a local food pantry. Most of our students live in poverty and are frequently the ones on the receiving end. Giving them opportunities to give back to their community will help them to see that their role in the community is far greater and that giving is what brings us and ties us all together.

Mrs. Crane
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rain and Snow Gauge- Stratus RG202 Long Term Professional Gauge • Amazon Business $34.31 1 $34.31
Fiskars Garden Bucket Caddy, Bucket Not Included (9424) • Amazon Business $8.84 2 $17.68
Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seed Collection - Assortment of 15 Non-GMO, Easy Grow, Gardening Seeds: Carrot, Onion, Tomato, Pea, More • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Herb Garden Seeds - 8 Variety Kitchen Herbal Gardening Assortment - Arugula, Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Oregano, Sage, Thyme • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Taylor Precision Products Big and Bold Dial Thermometer (13.25-Inch, Green) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Heirloom Sweet & Hot Pepper Garden Seed Collection - Non-GMO: 8 Varieties - Big Red, Anaheim Chili, Habanero, Jalapeno, Cayenne, More • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
MILKWEED (ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA) "BLOODFLOWER" THE FAVORITE OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES VIVID RED AND GOLD APPROX 100 SEEDS • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Outsidepride Butterfly Weed Carmine-rose - 500 Seeds • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$118.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.22

Total project goal

$188.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $188.16

6 Donors

-$188.16

Donations toward project cost

-$159.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.22

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