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Ms. Wilson from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory Gardens!

Help me give my students plant materials so they can grow their own sensory garden.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wilson's classroom raised $202

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 Students

My students come to school every day excited to learn! My school is a Title I school with 92.9% of students coming from low-income families. There is a high percentage of Latinos at my school. I teach students who are learning English as a second language.

My students may come from low-income homes, but they are motivated to do well in school, and they enjoy learning!

I teach 3rd-4th grade Special Education. My students have various disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional disturbance, ADHD, other health impairment, visual impairment, and learning disabilities.

My Project

My students need pots, potting soil, and a variety of flower and plant seeds. They need gloves, and a small potting tool to help them plant their seeds.

Many of my students have moderate to severe behaviors, and they would benefit from from a sensory plant garden.

Sensory gardens give children with special needs a chance to engage all the senses, and provides them with a tactical, “hands-on” learning experience. Planning and maintaining a sensory garden helps with planning skills, social/emotional skills, and even counts as exercise. My students would love to plant their own flowers or seeds, and continue assisting in maintaining them by providing them love, water, and sunlight.

Ms. Wilson West Park Academy Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

18 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Miracle-Gro Expand 'N Gro Potting Soil 0.33 CF • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Winlyn 6 Pcs Large Terracotta Pot Clay Pots 5'' Clay Ceramic Pottery Planter Cactus Flower Pots Succulent Pot Drainage Hole- Great for Plants,Crafts,Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Winlyn 6 Pcs Terracotta Pot Clay Pots 4'' Clay Ceramic Pottery Planter Cactus Flower Pots Succulent Pot Drainage Hole- Great for Plants,Crafts,Wedding Favor Indoor/Outdoor Plant Crafts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
CFCT Solid One piece Potting hand scoop shovel,Large Capacity Garden Scoop for Soil, Fertilizer, Feed Scoop,Ergonomic Flower Garden Trowel, Big Size Transplanter,Aluminum Casting light weight Garden S • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sow Right Seeds - Flower Seed Garden Collection - Sunflower, Marigold, Zinnia, Cosmos, Daisy, Calendula, Coneflower, Bachelor Button, and Aster Flowers; Full Instructions for Planting, Gardening Gift • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Seed Starter Peat Pots Kit | Germination Seedling Trays are Biodegradable and Organic | 10 Plastic Plant Markers Included | 5 Pack - 50 Cells • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
G & F 1852-3 Women Soft Jersey Garden Gloves, Women Work Gloves, 3-Pairs Green/Pink/Blue per Pack • Amazon Business $8.57 1 $8.57
Sow Right Seeds - Herb Garden Seed Collection - Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Oregano, Parsley Seeds for Planting; 5 Individual Packets • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Novelty 30605 Indoor Watering Can, 1/2 Gallon, Red • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Avery All-Purpose Labels, 1 x 2.75 Inches, White, Pack of 128 (6113) • Amazon Business $3.81 1 $3.81

Materials cost

$139.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.24

Total project goal

$201.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $201.58

6 Donors

-$121.00

Donations toward project cost

-$102.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.15

match offer

-$80.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.09

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