Classroom Essentials Lists allow teachers to shop for classroom supplies from a short, curated list of basics. As the teacher receives funding, we immediately ship funded items to the teacher. Learn more about Classroom Essentials
Help me give my students composting machine to reduce food waste in our classroom.
Ms. Chan
PS 201 Discovery School•
Flushing, NY
$261 still needed
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Rooted in Learning: Composting for a Better Future
Help me give my students electric composter that turns waste into natural fertilizer.
Mrs. Ronita Esraelian
Daniel Webster Middle School•
Los Angeles, CA
$439 still needed
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Turning Trash Into Treasure: a Classroom Composting Project
Help me give my students composting materials to reduce waste at our school.
Mrs. O'Donnell
Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School•
Las Vegas, NV
$293 still needed
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Double your impact! Thanks to DonorsChoose Board Member W. Kamau Bell.$345 for now, thanks to a match.
Grow Our School Garden
Help me give my students the resources they need to grow food for themselves and the community! Soil, garden gloves, containers and more so that they can learn about healthier food options and self sustainability!
Mrs. Khan
Northwest Middle School•
Chicago, IL
$689 still needed
2 donors so far
$345 for now
A Trek Through Soil
Help me give my students these lab notebooks and reference books to put them on the pathway for plant and soil science success!
Ms. Kelm
Meyer High School•
Waco, TX
$183 still needed
2 donors so far
Get basics for a classroom
Help a teacher spend less out of pocket. Give tissues for Mrs. Lordin
Planting Seeds for the Future: A Classroom Garden Project
Help me give my students the resources to engage in hands-on learning experiences that will help them develop life skills, a deeper appreciation for the environment, and a sense of responsibility.
Mrs. I
Hunterdon Central Regional High School•
Flemington, NJ
$392 still needed
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Creating a Beautiful Garden for School
Help me give my students where food comes from and encourage them to eat fresh food, fruits and veggies and stay healthy and develop good eating habits.
Ms. EZEWIKE
Lake Stevens Middle School•
MIAMI GARDENS, FL
$382 still needed
2 donors so far
Watch Us Bloom
Help me give my students the experience of growth! We are starting our spring 'Garden Study' soon, these materials will be great to introduce seed, soil, germination, and the magic of growing a garden to our Pre-K class.
Mrs. Sasha
Sopris Elementary School•
Glenwood Springs, CO
$80 still needed
2 donors so far
5 days left!
End of the Year Celebration and Classroom Materials
Help me give my students an end of year celebration for their hard work and classroom activities.
Ms. Nye
Ka'ewai Elementary School•
Honolulu, HI
$390 still needed
2 donors so far
Let's Grow: Seed to Success - Green Thumbs Garden Club
Help me give my students the supplies to plant our pollinator, herb, bulb, shade, and 2 memorial garden beds in the school courtyard. The greenhouse will help us start seeds and the hampers will make soil installation easier.
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