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To Plant a Garden is to Dream of Tomorrow...

Help me give my students the tools they need to help beautify our outside space!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Seltzer's classroom raised $1,049

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My Project

We strive to make our school beautiful on the inside AND the outside. We have started to create a garden and an outdoor learning space in the front of our school for students and staff alike. Our goal is to give students an interactive experience with planting and gardening. We also hope to increase the number of benches we have to provide enough seating for an entire class to have lessons outside.

Outdoor learning is important because it offers numerous benefits for students' physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as academic development.

It fosters a deeper connection with nature, enhances cognitive skills, and provides opportunities for hands-on learning and practical experiences

We are looking to be able to have the equipment for classes or individual students and staff to work in the garden as needed.

Project tagged as

Philadelphia, PA
Grades 3-5
Social Emotional Learning
Climate & The Environment
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Seltzer Eleanor C Emlen Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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

300 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Amazonia Milano 5' Eucalyptus Bench, Brown, Light Brown • Amazon Business $151.66 4 $606.64

Classic Home and Garden Acacia Wood Whiskey Barrel Planter with Black Metal Band, 21in D x 12.5in H • Amazon Business $64.56 2 $129.12

36 Pairs Kids Garden Gloves Children Work Gloves Non Slip Rubber Coated Gardening Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Large (Age 9-11)) • Amazon Business $66.98 1 $66.98

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 $26.99 1 $26.99

Nuogo 24 Pairs Gardening Gloves for Men Women Rubber Coated Work Gloves Garden Gloves Safety Work Gloves Construction Gloves • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost			$848.72
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$12.73
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$891.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$157.31
Total project goal			$1,048.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,048.76
8 Donors			-$888.48
Donations toward project cost			-$785.21
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$103.27
Matching donations from our partners			-$125.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$106.25
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.75
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$35.30
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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To Plant a Garden is to Dream of Tomorrow...

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

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