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Mrs. Schaffer from Somers Point, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eggs-ceptional Learning: Hatching Success in the Classroom

Help me give my students a chicken incubator, books and essential supplies to foster hands-on learning in life-cycle science.

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  • $299 still needed thanks to a match offer

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I absolutely love how curious, eager, and hands-on my students are. They thrive when given opportunities to engage directly with materials, and each new experience sparks their creativity and problem-solving skills. By providing a chicken incubator and necessary supplies, my students will have the chance to observe and interact with the life cycle process firsthand, gaining valuable insights into biology, responsibility, and the environment.

My goal for this project is to foster a deeper understanding of science and agriculture while promoting teamwork, patience, and care.

The incubator and supplies will allow my students to learn about temperature control, humidity, growth development, and the critical importance of nurturing life. This hands-on experience will enhance their knowledge and build confidence in their abilities to handle real-world challenges.

What makes my students special is their resilience and enthusiasm to learn. Many come from diverse backgrounds and often face challenges, but their determination to grow and explore new ideas never wavers. This project will provide them with an exciting, tangible experience that connects their classroom learning to the world around them.

Mrs. Schaffer Dawes Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

Never Before Funded 200 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mini Advance Incubator • Carolina Biological Supply Company $279.45 1 $279.45
Intelligent Brooder Chicken Coop Suit 30-40 Newborns Chicks Birds Parakeet Incubators Breeding Heater Box Built-in 3 Layer Chicken Perch and Chicken Feeder • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Small Pet Select- Pine Shavings Chicken Bedding, 141L, Brown (Chikpine-141l) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Roosty's Chicken Feeder and Waterer Kit - 1L Chicken Feeder and 1.5L Chicken Waterer | Chicken Feeder and Hanging Chicken Waterer | Duck Feeder, Quail Feeder, Chicken Starter Kit • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Purina Start and Grow | Non-Medicated Chick Feed Crumbles | Nutritionally Complete - 5 Pound (5 lb) Bag • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hatching a Chick (Smithsonian: Informational Text) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Sav-A-Chick 9 Probiotic Supplements-(3 Packages with 3 Packets, 3 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $11.78 1 $11.78
Hatching Chicks in Room 6 (Life Cycles in Room 6) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$476.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.33

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.00

Total project goal

$646.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $646.64

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Bezos Family Foundation match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $596.64

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