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Ms. Singh from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds: A School Garden Adventure Through Books and Plants

Help me give my students the tools and resources to grow both their minds and our school garden!

  • 2 donors
  • $272 goal

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Ms. Singh has another project! Donate to Building A Love For Reading: Mentor Text Sets For Kindergarten to help her classroom.

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My Project

My Kindergarteners are eager to explore the wonders of nature, and with your help, I can provide them with the tools and resources to grow both their minds and our school garden! My students are dedicated to learning about plants, gardening, and how healthy eating contributes to our overall well-being.

To deepen my students' understanding and hands-on learning, I am requesting a variety of books and materials to foster their love for nature, gardening, and nutrition.

By combining the power of reading with the hands-on experience of gardening, I will be providing my students with a holistic learning experience. This project will help them develop essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and responsibility, while also encouraging healthy eating and environmental awareness. Not only will my students gain a deeper appreciation for nature, but they will also build confidence as they see their plants grow and thrive.

Ms. Singh Teachers College Community School - Lower School Grades PreK-2

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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Raspberry Shortcake Dwarf Thornless Bush - Compact Container-Friendly Raspberry Plant, 2 Gallon • Amazon Business $37.84 1 $37.84
PERFECT PLANTS Arapaho Thornless BlackBerry Bush 1 Gal. Pot Tasty Sweet Fruit Large Firm Berries • Amazon Business $21.38 1 $21.38
Don't Touch that Flower!: The Perfect Spring Book for Children and Toddlers (The Leaf Thief) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
1 Pack Amaranth Microgreens Seeds for Planting and Growing - Plant Green Leafy Micro Vegetable Plants Indoors - Grow A Mini Windowsill Garden - Non-GMO Heirloom - Survival Garden Seeds • Amazon Business $5.53 2 $11.06
The Flower Thief: The Perfect Spring Book for Children and Toddlers (The Leaf Thief) • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hello, World! Garden Time: A Book of Plants and Gardening for Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Nature Stories: Little Raindrop-Discover an Amazing Story from the Natural World: Padded Board Book • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Watch a Strawberry Grow (Bullfrog Books: Watch It Grow) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Yummy!: Good Food Makes Me Strong! • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Earthcare Seeds Peas Little Marvel Sweet Dwarf Bush Pea 50 Seeds (Pisum sativum) No GMO – Open Pollinated - Heirloom • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Fruits (Healthy Eating with MyPlate) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
Spring Sings for the Grouchy Ladybug (The World of Eric Carle) • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
Plant the Tiny Seed Board Book: A Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Spring Stinks-A Little Bruce Book (Mother Bruce Series) • Amazon Business $5.84 1 $5.84
Lola Plants a Garden (Lola Reads) • Amazon Business $5.51 1 $5.51
We're Going on a Leaf Hunt • Amazon Business $5.32 1 $5.32
Survival Garden Seeds -Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea Seed for Planting - Packet with Instructions to Plant and Grow Delicious Snow Peas in Your Home Vegetable Garden - Non-GMO Heirloom Variety • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89
How Does a Seed Sprout?: Life Cycles with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle) • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19
My First Book of Flowers • Amazon Business $1.99 1 $1.99

Materials cost

$196.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.69

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.78

Total project goal

$271.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.87

1 Donor

-$135.94

Donations toward project cost

-$115.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.39

match offer

-$135.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$115.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.39

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