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Ms. Thompson from Washington, DC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Gardeners: Growing Our Minds

Help me give my students garden soil, tools, and seed kits for the experience of an urban garden and a green thumb.

  • $305 goal

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My Project

We are excited to launch an urban gardening project for our students! By bringing hands-on gardening experiences into our learning environment, we will teach children the importance of sustainability, healthy eating, and environmental care—all while nurturing their curiosity and sense of responsibility.

Your generosity will help us provide gardening tools (shovels, gloves, watering cans) to teach responsibility and plant care.

Seeds and soil are essential resources for students to grow their own vegetables and flowers. These resources will transform our classroom and outdoor space into a thriving garden, where students will connect with nature, develop essential skills, and take pride in growing their own plants!

Our goals for urban gardening are to teach sustainability and environmental responsibility to empower students to care for the planet. We want to encourage children to explore fresh, homegrown foods and provide hands-on learning experiences in plant science and ecosystems. We also want to create a green space in our urban community to give students a natural environment to learn, grow, and relax.

Our students are curious, eager learners who love hands-on experiences. They come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives that make our classroom vibrant. By supporting this project, you are giving them the opportunity to learn valuable life skills while making a positive impact on their health and environment.

Your generosity will help our students dig into learning, plant seeds of knowledge, and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for nature. Thank you for helping us grow!

Ms. Thompson Friendship Public Charter School - Blow Pierce Grades PreK-2

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

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 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
Homarden 1 Gallon Copper Decorative Watering Can - Metal Watering Cans for Indoor and Outdoor House Plants - Removable Spout and Dual Handles - Small Watering Can for Bonsai Plant - 16.1Dx6.2Wx7.9H in • Amazon Business $28.99 4 $115.96
Garden Pack Grow Your Own Kit - 75 Varieties of Herb, Flower and Vegetable Seeds - Gardening Gifts for Men and Women with 30,000 Seeds for Planting • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Hygloss Kids Disposable Gloves – 100 Nitrile (Latex-Free) Crafting Gloves for Cleaning, Baking, Gardening, Dishwashing, 5 Assorted Colors, Kid Size (1 Box of 100 Gloves) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
60 Packs 3.15 Inch Peat Pots for Seedlings, Biodegradable Seeds Starter Nursery Pots, Holes Round Seed Starter Pots for Plant Vegetables or Gardening Supplies with Bonus 10 Pcs Plant Labels. (Pulp) • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Carolina Professional Potting Soil 16 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $13.77 1 $13.77
Hand Shovel for Gardening Trowel Garden Tool - 3Pcs Planting Tools Small Garden Rake Ergonomic Hand Tools Set Edging Shovel Indoor Plants Tools - Gardening Tools Heavy Duty Shovel Garden Tool Set • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$211.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.79

Sales tax

 $12.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.74

Total project goal

$304.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $304.93

3 Donors

-$204.38

Donations toward project cost

-$174.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.66

Matching donations from our partners

-$99.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$84.47

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.17

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 $0.00

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