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Mrs. Baji from Keaau, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sowing Success: Supplying Our School Garden for Student Growth

Help me give my students garden essentials to enhance hands-on learning that excites and engages students in the school garden.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Baji's classroom raised $586

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My Project

Gardening essentials like soil are the foundation of a successful school garden and play a crucial role in enhancing student learning. Quality potting soil provides the nutrients that plants need to grow, offering students a hands-on opportunity to understand the importance of healthy soil in agriculture and the environment. As students work in the garden, they learn about the science behind plant growth, soil composition, and the role of microorganisms, making abstract concepts more tangible and relevant.

In addition to science education, working in the garden allows students to develop important life skills.

Preparing soil for planting teaches responsibility, patience, and the value of hard work. Students experience the process of nurturing something from the ground up, which reinforces lessons in perseverance and attention to detail. The physical activity involved in gardening also supports the development of fine and gross motor skills, especially for special education students who benefit from hands-on learning.

Engaging students in learning in the garden fosters a sense of connection to nature and the environment. Students gain an appreciation for where their food comes from and the effort required to produce it. This connection encourages environmental stewardship and a deeper understanding of sustainability. By providing students with essential gardening supplies, we create a dynamic outdoor classroom where they can grow academically, socially, and emotionally, all while experiencing the rewards of their hard work firsthand.

Mrs. Baji Kea'au Middle School Grades 6-8

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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 half 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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jiffy Natural & Organic Seed Starting Soil Mix, 10 QT (2 Bags (20 QT) • Amazon Business $26.58 13 $345.54
5-Pack Commercial Bus Tubs Box/Tote Box, White Plastic Storage Bin with Handles/Wash Basin Tub (8 Liter) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Gardzen 6-Pack Garden Kneeling Cushions - For Gardening, Baby Bath, Yoga, Pilates, Exercise, 16"x8"x1", Blue • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98

Materials cost

$441.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.80

Total project goal

$585.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $585.35

1 Donor

-$248.78

Donations toward project cost

-$248.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$292.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$248.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.90

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 $0.00

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