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Mrs. Shinshiro from Hilo, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Grow, Learn, and Share: Herb Gardens for Families

Help me give my students supplies to grow their own herb garden to take home and share with their families.

  • $938 goal

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Mrs. Shinshiro has another project! Donate to Print with Purpose: A Sustainable Start to Smarter Learning to help her classroom.

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My Project

My students are hands-on learners who thrive when given the opportunity to explore and create. They are passionate about nature and love projects that allow them to connect what they learn in the classroom to their lives at home. Many of them take pride in sharing their learning experiences with their families, and this project will give them the chance to do just that while nurturing their interest in gardening and sustainability.

I am requesting supplies for each student to create their own herb garden to take home and share with their families.

We will be planting a variety of herbs, including basil, chives, green onions, and rosemary, which students can grow at home to use in their kitchens and share with their families.

This project will teach my students about the importance of plants, how to care for them, and the role herbs can play in cooking and healthy eating. Each student will receive their own planter, soil, and seeds, which they will care for throughout the growing process. They will learn responsibility and patience as they nurture their herb gardens, while also gaining practical knowledge of sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Mrs. Shinshiro Waiakea Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sherr 15 Pcs Diorama Kit Diorama Box Cardboard Diorama Project with Double Sided Tapes for Display DIY Dollhouse Birthdays Holiday Gift, White, 11.8 x 8.7 x 8.3 Inch • Amazon Business $45.99 8 $367.92
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
CHUKEMAOYI Window Box Planter, 12 Pack Plastic Vegetable Flower Planters Boxes 17 Inches Rectangular Flower Pots with Saucers for Indoor Outdoor Garden, Patio, Home Decor (Brick red) • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Paint Pens Paint Markers on Almost Anything Never Fade Quick Dry and Permanent, Oil-Based Waterproof Paint Marker Pen Set for Rocks Painting, Wood, Fabric, Plastic, Canvas, Glass, Mugs, DIY Craft • Amazon Business $13.08 4 $52.32
GARDIFE 20 Pack 6 inch Plant pots, planters for Indoor Plants, Flower pots, Color • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Burpee Organic Tomato & Vegetable Granular Plant Food, 4 lb • Amazon Business $8.97 4 $35.88
Scissors, iBayam 8" All Purpose Scissors Bulk 3-Pack, Ultra Sharp 2.5mm Thick Blade Shears Comfort-Grip Scissors for Office Desk Accessories Sewing Fabric Home Craft School Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Burpee Evergreen Long White Bunching Onion Seeds 2000 seeds • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
HOME GROWN Rosemary Seeds Pack - 300 High Germinating Non-GMO Heirloom Herb Seeds for Planting in Indoor or Outdoor Herb Gardens - USA Sourced (Salvia rosmarinus) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mr. Pen- Retractable Mechanical Eraser Pen, Pack of 24, Blue & Pink Barrels with White Erasers, Pencil Eraser for Pencils, Retractable Eraser Pen, Eraser for Artists, Eraser for Pens • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Seed Needs Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO, Heirloom & Untreated - Organically Grow an Indoor or Outdoor Home Grown Herb Garden (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Burpee Common Chives Seeds 1000 seeds • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost

$723.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$796.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.57

Total project goal

$937.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $937.16

1 Donor

-$531.06

Donations toward project cost

-$531.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$312.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$265.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$93.72

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