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Ms. Reopelle from Maywood, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Green Thumb Club

Help me give my students live plants, potting soil, and seeds to improve our school environment by learning to minimize the CO2 around us while benefitting from the positive effects of living plants on mood and self-esteem.

  • $761 goal

This project expired on May 29, 2025.

This project expired on May 29, 2025.

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

The items requested in this project will allow us to "green our space." My students will learn how to care for an array of plants and then host a school-wide event where students will plant a seedling that can be taken home. By doing so, we can improve the air quality around us.

Students will learn how plants contribute to reducing CO2 and thus are an important part of tackling climate change.

We want our children to understand the importance of using the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and learn how to be self-sustainable.

Additionally, students will learn that there are many future careers for people who love plants in fields like horticulture, conservation, farming, botany, and biology. Lastly, plants make us happy. They give us life, fresh air, and a sense of calm, all of which have the ability to lift mood and improve well-being.

NASA studies show having plants improves mood, enhances creativity, and reduces stress. I will be happy to report back on the effects of living plants in the classroom.

Ms. Reopelle Maywood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Costa Farms Live Plants (3 Pack), Easy to Grow Real Indoor Houseplants, Air Purifying Plants, Grower's Choice in Home Décor Indoors Plant Pots, New House Gift or Room Décor • Amazon Business $28.02 8 $224.16
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix - All Natural Potting Mix For All Indoor & Outdoor Containers Including Herbs & Vegetables. For Organic Gardening, 8qt. bag. Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $22.62 4 $90.48
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $29.75 2 $59.50
Golden Pothos Plant Live in Hanging Planter Pot Live by Plants for Pets, 1 Count • Amazon Business $23.70 2 $47.40
60 Packs 3.15 Inch Peat Pots for Seedlings, Biodegradable Seeds Starter Nursery Pots, Holes Round Seed Starter Pots for Plant Vegetables or Gardening Supplies with Bonus 10 Pcs Plant Labels. (Pulp) • Amazon Business $14.88 3 $44.64
Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray, 72 Cells • Amazon Business $19.19 2 $38.38
84 PCS Garden Tools Set,10pcs Succulent Tools Set Included 6pcs Large Heavy Duty Aluminum Gardening Hand Tools 12.5IN with Garden Tool Bag,Gloves Sprayer etc.Gardening Gifts for Men Women Garden Gifts • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
133 Supply -100 Pack 4" Plastic Plant Labels for Seedlings with 2 Pack of Garden Marker Pens (Garden Markers Fade Resistant Plant Markers Outdoor Waterproof Pen Black Permanent Markers Plant Tags) • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90

Materials cost

$557.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$646.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.14

Total project goal

$760.96

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