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Ms. George from Tucson, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Bring a Hermit Crab Home to Our 1st Grade!

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn about responsibility and ecosystems by having a class pet, a hermit crab. Supplies like sand, reptile habitat, digital hygrometer, and growth seashells would allow us to have a place to house our class pet.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I hope this message finds you well and filled with the spirit of giving!

I am reaching out on behalf of our vibrant and eager-to-learn 1st grade class.

We are embarking on an exciting journey in our educational endeavors, and we have a special request that we hope you can help us fulfill.

We are seeking to introduce a wonderful addition to our classroom with a fascinating hermit crab! As our young learners dive into the wonders of the natural world, we believe that having a hermit crab as a class pet would not only bring joy and excitement but also provide invaluable learning opportunities.

Hermit crabs are captivating creatures that will not only teach our students about responsibility and care but also inspire their curiosity about marine life and ecosystems. Through observing and caring for our hermit crab friend, our students will learn important lessons about empathy, respect for living beings, and the delicate balance of nature.

However, we need your support to make this dream a reality. By contributing to our DonorsChoose project, you can help us provide a nurturing environment for our new class pet with items like sand, habitat items, food, and aquarium decorations. Your generosity will directly impact the educational experiences of our young learners, fostering a love for science and nature that will stay with them for years to come.

Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. Together, we can create a welcoming home for our hermit crab and enrich the learning journey of our 1st grade students.

Thank you for considering our request and for your continued support of education. Your kindness makes a difference in the lives of our students.

Ms. George Frances J Warren Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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
Fluker's All-Natural Premium Sand Substrate Mixture for Hermit Crabs, 12lbs • Amazon Business $15.93 2 $31.86
kathson Leopard Gecko Tank Accessories Reptile Habitat Decor Reptiles Hanging Plants Artificial Bendable Climbing Vines and Hidden Coconut Shell Hole for Chameleon, Lizards, Gecko, Snakes • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
ThermoPro TP60 Digital Hygrometer Indoor Outdoor Thermometer Wireless Temperature and Humidity Gauge Monitor Room Thermometer with 200ft/60m Range Humidity Meter • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Hermit Crab Shell Growth Seashells 15 PCS (7 Types) Natural Coconut Shells Hut for Fish Tank Decor Hide Reptile Hideouts • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Constantia Pets Hermit Crab Real Sea Sponges - 5 Pack Unbleached, Provides Nutrients, Safer Drinking and Helps Maintain Habitat Tank Humidity • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
NilocG Aquatics 3 Pieces 5-6" Long Natural Cholla Wood for Aquarium Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fluker's Lagoon for Hermit Crabs, Water Bowl with Steps , RED • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65
Fluker's Corner Rock Bowl, Food & Water Dish for Hermit Crabs, Small 4" • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
SunGrow Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Shrimp Aquariums, 4-7 Inches Long Leaf (10 Pcs), Lowers Your Tank's pH and Pet Stress, Creates Better Habitat Environment, Unique Practical Aquarium Tank Decor • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Fantasea Fine Mist Spray Bottle, 2.5 Ounce • Amazon Business $5.53 1 $5.53
Fluker's Premium Variety Diet - Food for Hermit Crabs 4 oz • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
Fluker's Live Moss for Hermit Crabs, 0.5 oz Green • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Fluker's Hermit Crab Sand Scooper • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Fluker's Buffet Blend Diet - Food for Hermit Crabs 2.4 oz • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
Fluker's Canned River Shrimp Treat for Hermit Crabs, 1.2 oz • Amazon Business $4.43 1 $4.43
Fluker's Calcium Supplement for Hermit Crabs with Honey Powder, 2oz • Amazon Business $4.42 1 $4.42
Fluker's Saltwater Concentrate/Water Conditioner for Hermit Crabs, 2oz • Amazon Business $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$170.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.02

Total project goal

$253.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $253.49

1 Donor

-$215.47

Donations toward project cost

-$215.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$38.02

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 $0.00

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