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Ms. Urbina from Canoga Park, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Healthy Habits, Heathy Kids!

My students need gardening supplies such as a wheelbarrow, gloves, and watering cans to fulfill their plan to grow a garden at school, so they learn about consuming nutrient dense foods.

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My Students

My students are eager learners! They are truly little sponges that love learning by doing and experimenting. Everyday we strive to learn something new and be kind to each other.

In first grade we focus on learning the foundational skills that will help foster future academic learning.

We strive to develop a mindful mindset, and strive to be upright citizens.

The students in my school all receive free breakfast and lunch, as they come from low-income families. The great majority are English language learners. With your donation, my students will have the opportunity to share in their learning with one another, and continue to develop essential skills that they carry with them for a life time!

My Project

My first grade students have been learning about the importance of healthy eating habits. They enjoyed the topic so much that they came up with an excellent idea/plan: growing their very own fruits and vegetables at school, so they can then harvest their crops and enjoy healthy snacks, as they continue to learn about nutrient dense food. As their teacher, I was thrilled when I heard about their plan. My students understand that in order to carry forth their plan, they need supplies that aren't available at school, so as a class they brainstormed a list of materials they need to achieve this project.

My students indicated that they need these supplies to plant, grow, and harvest the crops they will be growing in our school garden, as they learn about healthy eating and leading healthier lives.

Some of these supplies include: gardening gloves, wheelbarrow, diggers, weeders, rakes, trowels, pruners, jars, and pails. The student's then plan to learn more about nutrient dense food, and create yummy consumable recipes with their harvest.

As my students created their list of the materials they need for their project, the topic of nutrition expanded into healthy habits, which includes physical fitness. Thus, they found fitting that they should also include PE equipment to the materials needed, as they understand that being healthy is not just about what you eat, but also about physical activity. They indicated that they will use the PE equipment to accomplish at least 60 minutes of activity each day. Their plan is to use the equipment during their recess, lunch and PE time at school.

My students' plan also includes sharing their gained nutrition knowledge with their families at home, as well as encouraging each other to make healthy choices, as they work together on the garden.

Ms. Urbina Fullbright Elementary 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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Canoga Park, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug 6292 Be Good to Bugs Kids' Gardening Gloves $4.99 24 $119.76
Champion Sports Scoop Ball (Set of 6) $18.99 4 $75.96
Coast Athletic 6' Gym Kids Parachute $18.22 4 $72.88
6 Pc Fun Multi-Colored BPA-Free Bowls - Cereal Fruit or Soup Bowl $10.99 4 $43.96
Toysmith Big Kids Garden Tool Set $21.04 2 $42.08
Ikea Kalas 101.929.56 BPA-Free Tumbler, Assorted Colors, 6-Pack, Set of 2 $10.24 4 $40.96
Ikea Kalas 501.929.59 BPA-Free Plate, Assorted Colors, Set of 2, 6-Pack $10.18 4 $40.72
Small Metal Watering Can (Colors May Vary) $7.56 5 $37.80
Vremi 9 Piece Garden Tools Set with 6 Ergonomic Gardening Tools, includes Digger, Weeder, Rake, Trowel, Pruners, Transplanter, Garden Tote Bag and Gloves $32.99 1 $32.99
Ikea Kalas 901.929.62 18-Piece BPA-Free Flatware Set, Multicolored $6.10 4 $24.40
Ball Mason Wide Mouth Quart Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 12 $11.99 2 $23.98
Wheelbarrow for Kids and Garden Tool Set - PZAS Toys $19.95 1 $19.95
Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition $15.99 1 $15.99
Toysmith Bright and Colorful Pails (Various Colors) $7.99 2 $15.98
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato (Charlie and Lola) $12.68 1 $12.68
MacGregor Junior Size Multicolor Football, Yellow $9.83 1 $9.83
Sportime Color-Coded Vinyl Jump Ropes - 7 feet - Set of 6 - Assorted Colors $9.60 1 $9.60
Oh Say Can You Seed?: All About Flowering Plants (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) $6.52 1 $6.52
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$650.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$749.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.22

Total project goal

$881.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $881.48

1 Donor

-$881.48

Donations toward project cost

-$749.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$132.22

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