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Mrs. Waldbaum from Norfolk, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spring Things - Butterflies, Ladybugs, and Flowers!

Help me give my students some ladybug larvae and caterpillars to watch grow up! We also are planting flowers too!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Waldbaum's classroom raised $172

This project is fully funded

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Oh, spring is coming and we are thrilled! This time of year we get to look at the lifecycle of butterflies & ladybugs! We are also planting flowers!

We will watch caterpillars grow into butterflies & ladybug larvae grow into beautiful ladybugs!

This lesson is fun, as we follow the life cycle of these animals over the course of a few weeks. This is a science lesson, as we are preparing for growth of these creatures. We use our observation skills to look at how these animals are morphing into their final result. Our favorite part is always letting our friends go out into nature!

We also need pots, seeds, and soil because we are planting some flowers and herbs to watch the plant life cycle also!

Mrs. Waldbaum Crossroads School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

6 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ladybug Larvae Prepaid Voucher • Insect Lore $24.99 1 $24.99
Cup of Caterpillars Prepaid Digital Voucher • Insect Lore $21.99 1 $21.99
Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix 8 qt., Protects Against Over and Under Watering Container Plants, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
10 Culinary Herb Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds - 3000+ Seeds for Planting for Outdoor or Indoor Herb Garden, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Chives, Thyme, Oregano, Dill, Marjoram, Mint, Tarragon • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Wildflower Seeds Butterfly and Humming Bird Mix - Large 1 Ounce Packet 7,500+ Seeds - 23 Open Pollinated Annual and Perennial Species • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sow Right Seeds - Annual Flower Seed Garden Collection for Planting - 5 Packets Includes Marigold, Zinnia, China Aster, Sunflower, and Cosmos - Grow in Pots or Outside, Raised Beds - Variety Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Anyumocz 24 Pack 3inch Multi Color Square Plastic Plant Pots,Seedling Nursery Transplanting Planter Container Indoor Outdoor for Your Room,Garden Office and Balcony Decor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sow Right Seeds - Coleus Rainbow Mix Seeds for Planting - Beautiful Flowers to Plant in a Home Garden - Indoors or Outdoors - Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds - Attractive & Colorful - Great Gardening Gift (1) • Amazon Business $4.94 1 $4.94

Materials cost

$105.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.71

Total project goal

$171.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $171.41

2 Donors

-$110.52

Donations toward project cost

-$100.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.05

match offer

-$53.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$45.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.68

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 $0.00

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