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Mrs. S. Howard from Sumter, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Minds

Help me give my students a greener, more engaging learning environment with easy-to-care-for plants!

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Our students thrive in a vibrant, engaging environment, and what better way to enhance their learning than by bringing plants into our classroom. With your support, we can create a small indoor garden filled with easy-to-care-for plants like spider plants, pothos, snake plants, and herbs.

These plants will not only brighten our space but also serve as a hands-on learning tool for science, responsibility, and environmental awareness.

Your generous donation will help us purchase small pots, potting soil, plant labels, and a watering can, along with a variety of indoor plants that are perfect for our classroom setting. If needed, we will also add a small grow light to ensure our plants thrive. By contributing to this project, you are giving students the opportunity to learn about plant care, responsibility, and the benefits of greenery in everyday life.

With a classroom filled with thriving plants, students will gain a deeper appreciation for nature, observe plant growth firsthand, and develop a sense of ownership as they care for their classroom garden. This project will not only beautify our learning space but also foster curiosity and responsibility among students. Thank you for considering our project and for supporting a greener, more engaging classroom experience!

Mrs. S. Howard will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by June 5.

Mrs. S. Howard Lakewood High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Family Home Apothecary: Over 2,500 Forgotten Herbal Remedies with Simple Guidance for Natural Healing, Enhanced Well-Being, and Saying Goodbye to Pharmaceuticals • Amazon Business $34.76 1 $34.76
Costa Farms Money Tree, Easy Care Indoor Plant, Live Houseplant in Ceramic Planter Pot, Bonsai Potted in Potting Soil, Home Décor, Birthday Gift, New Home Gift, Outdoor Garden Gift, 16-Inches Tall • Amazon Business $31.10 1 $31.10
Costa Farms Live Plants (3 Pack), Easy to Grow Real Indoor Houseplants, Air Purifying Plants, Grower's Choice in Home Décor Indoors Plant Pots, New House Gift or Room Décor • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Back to the Roots 6qt Specialty Blend • Amazon Business $6.96 4 $27.84
Altman Plants, Live Succulent Plants (20 Pack) Assorted Potted Succulents Plants Live House Plants in Cacti and Succulent Soil Mix, Cactus Plants Live Indoor Plants Live Houseplants in Planter Pots • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50
Easy to Grow Houseplants (Pack of 6), Live House Plants in Containers, Growers Choice Plant Set in Planters with Potting Soil Mix, Home Décor Planting Kit or Outdoor Garden Gifts by Plants for Pets • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Bloem Watering Can Aqua Rite 1.1 Gallon (144 Fl Oz) Bermuda Teal Green • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
iPower Grow Light Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum Growing Lamp, 5 Dimmable Levels Auto ON & Off with 4/8/12H Timer, 2 Tubes • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
AMORNING 100Pcs T-Type Plant Tags，Waterproof Thick Plastic Plant Makers，6 x10cm Nursery Garden Labels(Multicolor) (SZ-BC610T) • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59

Materials cost

$190.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.84

Total project goal

$278.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $278.95

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 $278.95

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