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Mrs. Ligon from Redwood City, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spring Sunflower Unit Refresh

Help me give my students a paper refresh, seeds, and books to begin our spring sunflower unit!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ligon's classroom raised $296

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

It is almost that beautiful time of the year where things start to grow and change! What better way to note these changes by plant growth and observations.

In first grade we will soon begin our plants and animals unit where we will observe and grow our very own sunflower plants.

Our classroom is in need of materials to help facilitate this plant exploration unit. Mammoth sunflower seeds will help us begin the beautiful process. The construction paper will be used for our colorful plant observations and plant-inspired art projects through the spring. We will store all our observations and projects in our own plant portfolios that we will share with our families at Open House at the end of the school year. My first graders are so excited for this! Thank you so much for your support!

Mrs. Ligon Henry Ford Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Redwood City, CA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples 1/2 3-Ring View Binders White 12/Pack (23740/21682) • Staples $34.11 2 $68.22
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Sketch Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
ScotchBlue Original Painter's Tape, Multi-Use, 0.94 Inch x 60 Yards - Glass • School Specialty $6.97 2 $13.94
160 Sheets Cardstock Thick Paper 8.3 x 11.6 Inches 250gsm Heavyweight Card Stock Printer Paper 10 Assorted Colored Card Paper for DIY Art Scrapbook Paper Crafting School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Plants for Kids Sunflowers: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts • Amazon Business $8.91 1 $8.91
From Seed to Sunflower (Start to Finish, Second Series) • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Seed Needs, Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower Seeds - 50 Heirloom Seeds for Planting Helianthus annuus - Non-GMO & Untreated - Attracts Pollinators (1 Small Pack) • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets (P102940) • Quill.com $7.39 1 $7.39
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Black, 50 Sheets (P103029) • Quill.com $7.02 1 $7.02
U Brands Binder Clips, Small 3/4-Inch Width, 1/3-Inch Paper Holding Capacity, Black and Silver Steel, 144-Count - 653U08-24 • Amazon Business $6.08 1 $6.08
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Orange, 50 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $3.22 1 $3.22

Materials cost

$189.70

Vendor shipping charges

$11.67

Sales tax

$17.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.40

Total project goal

$295.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$295.98

5 Donors

-$265.08

Donations toward project cost

-$251.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.90

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$0.00

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