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Mrs. Cuthbert from Calhoun, LA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, GROW!

My project needs various seeds, gardening equipment, potting soil, pots, and a gardening book for planting a classroom garden.

  • $660 goal

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The project that I am proposing is Ready, Set, GROW! We will create a classroom garden in my 5th grade Science classroom so that my students can have a hands-on learning approach to gardening, agriculture, and garden ecology. It is very difficult to teach garden ecology to 5th graders so why not make it "real" to them and a hands-on project. Where not only do they do all of the work themselves but they learn in the process. This way, they learn the material and they are so proud of what they have accomplished and take pride and ownership in their work/project. In order to complete this project, I will need the basic gardening tools along with a water source, pots, soil, seeds and somewhere to store our materials. Each student group will be responsible for planting a specific fruit, vegetable, grass, etc... Each group will keep a daily journal of observations about their garden and what they have planted. My students will be responsible for watering, re-potting and making any changes necessary to our classroom garden. I want to not only give them the knowledge and material required but I want to give them the life experience of "doing" it as well. Then at the end of each 9 weeks, if we have enough of a "crop" we will have a 5th grade cookout using our very own class grown fruits and vegetables and herbs. What a better way to learn? Hands-on, real-life experiences and so much fun too!!! Thank you for your consideration! I guarantee that my 5th grade classes will not let you down as a donor! Thank you.

Mrs. Cuthbert Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PRO MIX POTTING SOIL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.08 5 $40.40
SUNCAST HORIZONTAL STORAGE SHED -- Suncast Storage Sheds; Horizontal; 20 Cubic Feet • Quill Corporation $206.99 1 $206.99
Sunflower seeds • Delta Education $0.95 1 $0.95
SEEDS - SOYBEAN 1/2/1, 100/PK • Sargent Welch $5.00 1 $5.00
SEEDS - MARIGOLD DWF, .25OZ/PK • Sargent Welch $4.60 1 $4.60
SPRAY BOTTLE • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.04 1 $4.04
SEEDS - LETTUCE GR LAKE 1OZ/PK • Sargent Welch $5.00 3 $15.00
SEEDS - BEAN RED KIDNEY 1OZ/PK • Sargent Welch $2.05 3 $6.15
20 ft. x 20 ft. Heavy-Duty All-Season Silver/Black Poly Tarp • Nasco $25.47 1 $25.47
Planting Accessories - Watering Can • Delta Education $7.95 2 $15.90
WFP POTTING SOIL, 2-CU-FT • Carolina Biological Supply Company $44.60 1 $44.60
Flower Pots - 5 1/2" Plastic Flowerpots • Delta Education $6.95 1 $6.95
Flower Pots - 2 1/2" Plastic Flowerpots • Delta Education $4.95 1 $4.95
Flower Pots - Planting Sticks • Delta Education $5.25 1 $5.25
The Gardening Book • Delta Education $12.99 1 $12.99
Lima Bean seeds • Delta Education $1.95 3 $5.85
Pumpkin seeds • Delta Education $1.70 3 $5.10
Pea seeds • Delta Education $0.80 3 $2.40
Corn seeds • Delta Education $1.20 3 $3.60
Plant Supplies - Mister • Delta Education $3.95 2 $7.90
Gardening Hand Tools Set • Delta Education $12.95 2 $25.90

Materials cost

$449.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $45.00

Sales tax

 $18.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$541.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.76

Total project goal

$659.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $659.76

2 Donors

-$610.00

Donations toward project cost

-$541.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.76

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