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Mrs. Maynard from Greenwood, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Grow and Blossom!

Help me give my students the experience of growing their own raised bed garden and watching their hard work and learning blossom!

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My Project

My students this year has proven to be explorers and love to learn! We have already begun to learn about plant life cycles and what they need to survive. The children are so intrigued by the process and have expressed their wishes to grow their own plants! I want to give them just that!

These gardening supplies will help captivate the interest and love my students have for exploring the world around them.

The raised garden bed will give my students a sense of ownership in this project, and we will work together as a class family to plant and grow vegetables so they can witness what their knowledge and hard work can accomplish.

I would love to be able to surprise my students with their very own flower pot that they can decorate and grow their own flowers to take home. The Root Viewer will be a valuable resource for the students so that they can physically see the roots growing and doing their job. This project will help inspire my students to grow and sustain a love for learning!

Mrs. Maynard Merrywood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

20 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Land Guard 8×4×2 ft Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit, Galvanized Planter Raised Garden Boxes Outdoor, Large Metal Raised Garden Beds for Vegetables. • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
PAITIN Paint & Plant Flower Gardening Kit - 4 Inch Plant Pots, Kids Gardening Tools, Plant Labels, Paints, Brushes, Gem & Eye Stickers - Perfect Gardening Gifts for Women & Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
65"×48" Cucumber Trellis for Raised Bed, U-Shape Garden Trellis for Climbing Plants Outdoor, Metal Arch Vegetables Trellis, Detachable Cucumber Trellis Support for Tomato,Squash • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
POMIKU Kids Garden Tools, Rake and Shovel Set, 7 Pieces Gardening Tools for Yard, Beach, Camping Play, Outside Toys for Kids Ages 3 up Gift • Amazon Business $27.47 1 $27.47
GROWIT Heavy Duty Gardening Tools - 22-Piece Gardening Gifts for Women, Mom, Men - Durable, Ergonomic Garden Tool Set • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, For Container Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Feeds for up to 6 Months, 16. qt., 2-Pack • Amazon Business $22.19 1 $22.19
Garden Rake, 63 Inch Long Handle Rake with 17 Tongs, Heavy Duty Metal Bow Rake for Loosening Leveling Soil, Garden Leaf Rake for Raking Leaves Grass , Weeding, Metal Yard Thatch Rake • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Root Viewer Kit for Kids - Grow Your Own Plant for Boys & Girls - Science STEM Toy & Craft Growing Kits for Ages 4-8 Birthday Easter Gifts for Boy, Girl 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Year Old - Gardening Set Toys • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Bonviee 5 Packs Seed Starter Tray with Plant Light, Elevated Seedling Starter Trays Kits with Adjustable Humidity Domes and Clear Cell Tray, 12 Full Spectrum led lamp Beads for Plants Indoor-Green • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
CFTEL 3x50FT Weed Barrier Landscape Fabric Heavy Duty, 3.2oz Durable Geotextile Fabric, Block Gardening Ground Cover Weed Mat, Weed Control Garden Cloth for Landscaping, French Drains, Yard Driveway • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Sow Right Seeds - Annual Flower Seed Garden Collection for Planting - 5 Packets Includes Marigold, Zinnia, China Aster, Sunflower, and Cosmos - Grow in Pots or Outside, Raised Beds - Variety Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
VELCRO Brand VEL-30071-USA ONE-WRAP Garden Ties | Plant Supports for Effective Growing | Strong Grips are Reusable and Adjustable | Cut-to-Length, 50 ft x 1/2 in, Green-Recycled Plastic • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$368.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.89

Total project goal

$505.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $505.96

9 Donors

-$314.50

Donations toward project cost

-$277.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.42

Matching donations from our partners

-$179.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$152.99

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.48

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 $0.00

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