The suction planters and cups I am requesting will provide my fourth-grade students with a hands-on, engaging way to explore plant growth and life cycles right in our classroom. These window planters will allow students to observe plants up close, making scientific concepts more tangible and fostering curiosity about the natural world. By caring for their own plants, students will develop responsibility and patience while deepening their understanding of photosynthesis, ecosystems, and the impact of environmental factors on growth. This project will also integrate literacy and writing as students document observations, make predictions, and reflect on changes over time.
My students are naturally curious and thrive when given opportunities to engage in hands-on learning.
Many of them benefit from visual and interactive experiences, and these planters will make science more accessible and exciting. Watching seeds sprout and grow right before their eyes will help them connect classroom learning to real-world applications, reinforcing key science concepts. This project will not only enhance their scientific understanding but also foster a sense of wonder, responsibility, and teamwork as they care for and learn about their plants together.
More than a third 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
Skewo 2 Pack Acrylic Window Boxes Plant Shelves,15 Inch Acrylic Window Sill Extender for Plants, Windows Suction Cup Shelf, Window Plant Shelves, for Succulent Planters, Herb Pots, Indoor Plants
• Amazon Business
$28.97
3
$86.91
HOVEOX 100Pcs 3 Inch Plant Nursery Pots with 100Pcs Plant Labels, Transparent Plastic Gardening Pot Planting Containers Indoor Succulent herb Planter for Seedlings Succulent Vegetable
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Materials cost
$112.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.69
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$144.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$25.51
Total project goal
$170.09
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$170.09
2 Donors
-$76.75
Donations toward project cost
-$74.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$2.59
match offer
-$82.85
Match offer toward project cost
-$70.42
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Carbonneau and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
