Help me give my students gardening supplies to learn how to grow their own herbs and flowers in the classroom.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Campos's classroom raised $351
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
I teach general education students as well as special needs students. My school is in a very urban location. We are located in Paterson, New Jersey. Most students are not dominant in the English language. Our school has breakfast in the classroom program and lunch in the cafeteria because much of our population struggles with having basic needs met.
My students love to come into the art class even over Google Meets because they have a chance to become critical thinkers and independently create original artwork that relates to them on a personal level.
They are able to explore their emotions and release their frustrations by tapping into their inner thoughts and creating artwork that inspires me and others to keep creating and evolving artistically. I am inspired by my students daily.
Art therapy is a creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique. Students will be able to create art that will help them understand their emotions, relieve stress, and create positive and uplifting artistic pieces. Students will learn how to become more intuitive and self-aware.
My Project
Every Friday we have club time. I want to have a gardening club. I grew up in Paterson. I never did the classic science project of taking a bean and growing it in a milk carton. I want my students to have the experience I missed in school. I want them to experience the magic of seeing something sprout and come to life. I want them to learn what it means to nurture something that it living. I want them to be able to physically plant something in soil, water it, provide sunlight for their plants, and watch them grow. As the plants grow, it would be great to have the students create sketches of what they see in their garden in each stage of the growing process. Many of my students do not have a backyard or see things growing. I think it would be a special treat for them to have a bit of nature in doors. Plants also give several health benefits. They purify the air, provide relaxation, and beautify the area.
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
Plant Grow Light,Yadoker LED Growing Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants,Height Adjustable, Automatic Timer, 5V Low Safe Voltage,Idea for Small Plant Light…
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
7 Inch Plant Pot with Drainage and Saucer, 5.5 Inch Ceramic Planters Indoor Plants, Flower Plant Pot Outdoor, Marble Planter White Indoor Pots for Plants (7"+5.5" Plant Pot and Gold Saucers Inculded)
• Amazon Business
$30.95
1
$30.95
Herb Garden Windowsill Starter Kit - 10 Herb Seeds Indoor Kitchen Growing Herb Complete Set Including Everything for Beginner - DIY Garden Gifts for Kid Adult
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Indoor Herb Garden Kit with Wooden Herb Planters, Basil, Oregano & Thyme Organic Herb Seeds. A Complete Gardening Kit with Everything to Grow Herb Plants. Great Gardening Gifts for Women & Men.
• Amazon Business
$28.95
1
$28.95
Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, 3 Modes 9 Timing Adjustable，Full Spectrum Led Grow Light Suitable for Indoor Plants Gorwth
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Kubvici Indoor Plant Pots Set of 2 Planters 8 inch Plastic Planter with Hole & Saucer Modern Decorative for Outdoor Garden Home (Green, 8 inch)
• Amazon Business
$19.69
1
$19.69
Peohud 6 Pack Succulent Pots, 3 Inch Ceramic Cactus Pots, Small Flower Planter with Drainage Hole, Bamboo Tray for Indoor, Outdoor Garden
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Miracle-Gro Blooming Houseplant Food, 8 oz & Miracle-Gro Orchid Plant Food Mist (Orchid Fertilizer) 8 oz. (2 fertilizers)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Perfect Plants Liquid Money Tree Fertilizer | 8oz. of Premium Concentrated Indoor and Outdoor Pachira Aquatica Fertilizer | Use with Containerized Houseplant Money Trees
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Dickxon Watering Can for Plants Flower Garden with Detachable Nozzle & Long Spout , Indoor&Outdoor Plants Watering Can, 0.48 Gallon/ 60 oz (Green)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Cute Farms Succulent, Cacti, & Aloe Fertilizer | Gentle Monthly Use Formula Plant Food (8 oz. Bottle + ONE Fine Mist Spray Bottle)
• Amazon Business
$10.95
1
$10.95
Bangerz Sunz Elephant Watering Can, 2 qts, Novelty Indoor Watering Can, Decorative and Functional Watering Can (63182) 0.5 Gallons, Gray
• Amazon Business
$9.69
1
$9.69
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, 8 oz.
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$264.15
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$298.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$52.61
Total project goal
$350.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$350.72
5 Donors
-$319.89
Donations toward project cost
-$279.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$40.48
match offer
-$22.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$18.70
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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