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Mrs. Alonzo from Porterville, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sprouting Curiosity: A Garden for Growing Minds

Help me give my students a safe and fun gardening space at school.

  • $731 goal

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

How the Specific Items Will Make a Difference:

For this project, I am requesting resources that will help us create a thriving school garden.

The items, such as gardening tools, seeds, soil, and planters, will not only teach my students about the importance of environmental stewardship but also offer hands-on learning experiences. These resources will allow them to apply what they learn in science, math, and language arts to real-life situations. By planting, tending to, and harvesting their own garden, students will better understand concepts like plant growth, ecosystems, and sustainability while also learning responsibility and teamwork.

The goal of this project is to provide my students with a space where they can develop skills that will serve them both in school and in life. Through our garden, we’ll explore environmental science, work together to design and grow our garden, and build a sense of ownership and pride in the process. I want to foster a love of nature, teach the value of hard work, and encourage students to see the connections between what they learn in the classroom and the world around them.

My students are special because they are deeply invested in their learning. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of perspectives, making our classroom a vibrant, dynamic space where ideas and creativity flourish. Whether they are working independently or collaborating with others, they approach each task with passion and determination. The opportunity to work in a school garden will give them a tangible way to connect with their environment, their peers, and their learning, and I can’t wait to see how this project will inspire them.

Thank you for considering supporting this project! Your donation will help my students grow in ways that extend far beyond the classroom.

Mrs. Alonzo Hope Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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Porterville, CA View local requests

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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hanover Outdoor Storage Shed, Double Door Wood Shed for Tools and Garden Supplies with Shelf and Locking Latch, 36 Cu.Ft. Capacity (4.4' x 5' x 1.6'), Backyard Shed • Amazon Business $259.99 1 $259.99
Bigjigs Toys Long Handle Garden Tools - Set of 3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 4 $115.04
18 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Glove Foam Rubber Coated Yard Work Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Large (Age 9-11)) • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98
18 Pcs Kids Gardening Tools Set, Metal Kids Yard Tools with Sturdy Wooden Handle Safe Children Beach Sandbox Toy Sand Play Tools for Flower Soil Planting Loosening Digging, Trowel, Rake, Shovel • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Set of 50 Flower Seed Packets! Flower Seeds in Bulk, 15 or More Varieties Available! • Amazon Business $26.46 1 $26.46
Set of 43 Assorted Vegetable & Herb Seed Packets - Over 10,000 Seeds! - Includes Mylar Storage Bag - Deluxe Garden Heirloom Seeds - 100% Non-GMO • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Anyumocz 24 Pack 3inch Multi Color Square Plastic Plant Pots,Seedling Nursery Transplanting Planter Container Indoor Outdoor for Your Room,Garden Office and Balcony Decor • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
HYRIXDIRECT Broom Holder Wall Mount Broom Organizer Mop Holder Hanger Garden Tool Organizers Storage Rack Garage Laundry Room Organizations and Storage with Hooks Heavy Duty • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Organic Summer Vegetable Garden Seeds Variety Pack- Non-GMO USDA Certified Organic Open Pollinated Heirloom USA Seed Packets • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
KINGLAKE GARDEN 200 Pcs Plant Labels,Garden Marker Vegetable Gardening Tags,T-Type Garden Seed Stake Tags for Outdoor Indoor Potted Plants with Permanent Marking Pen • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55

Materials cost

$533.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $48.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$620.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.56

Total project goal

$730.39

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