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Mrs. Darling from Enid, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What, You Can't Run a Shovel?

Help me give my students everyday tools like, shovels, rakes and brooms that they will need to know how to use for the rest of their lives.

  • $692 goal

This project expired on June 27, 2024.

This project expired on June 27, 2024.

My Project

The tools that I am requesting will help my students learn everyday skills that they will need throughout their lives. My plan is for us is to use them to help keep the school landscape looking nice.

I have really been surprised that many of my students do not know how to use outdoor tools like shovels, rakes and brooms.

As the physical education teacher, I would love to teach them how to use these everyday tools that we assume everyone knows how to use. My grandparents taught me how to use these tools in their garden. Many of my students do not have an opportunity to learn this skill, so I'd like to be able to fill the gap.

Our school has a lot of really good kids that are eager to learn and love to help as much as possible. This would also be a great community service project for us as well.

Mrs. Darling Hayes 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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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

151 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GardenAll 7-Piece Long Wood Handle Yard & Garden Tools Set for Women,Ladies Rakes Set Digging Shovels Hoe Cultivator Mini Shovel with Rose Red Protection Cap Tools Gifts for Mother • Amazon Business $134.28 3 $402.84
Quickie Bulldozer 24" Smooth Surface Push Broom (533) • Quill.com $34.99 2 $69.98
Small Broom • Teachers' School Supply $16.21 2 $32.42

Materials cost

$505.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.57

Sales tax

 $41.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$587.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.69

Total project goal

$691.26

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