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Ms. Bowie from Mountain View, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We're Hatching Chicks in TK!

Help me give my students supplies we need to hatch chicks in TK!

  • 9 donors
  • $404 goal

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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

I am seeking donations for supplies to support my Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students at a Title 1 school. Our diverse classroom is full of eager young learners who thrive with the right resources. As part of our upcoming unit on animals, I want to provide my students with the unforgettable experience of hatching chicks in our classroom.

With your support, we can bring this hands-on learning opportunity to life through an incubator, heat lamps, and food for the chicks.

These materials will allow students to observe the life cycle in real time, fostering curiosity, empathy, and a deeper understanding of living things. Many of my students have limited access to nature and science experiences outside of school. By hatching chicks together, students will develop important science skills such as observation, prediction, and asking questions—all while learning responsibility and care for living creatures. This project will bring joy and wonder to our classroom and create memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for helping make learning meaningful and magical for my TK students!

Ms. Bowie Mariano Castro Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Mountain View, 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

24 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KEBONNIXS 12 Egg Incubator with Humidity Display, Egg Candler, Automatic Egg Turner, for Hatching Chickens • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Brinsea Ecoglow Safety 1200 Chick or Duckling Brooder, Adjustable Height & Angle Brooder Plate for 35 Chicks, Ideal for Chicken Coops Poultry Heating with Safety Indicator, 18 Watts • Amazon Business $63.91 1 $63.91
XIRGS Small Animal Playpen, Pet Playpen for Cat/Rabbit/Hamster/Guinea Pig/Bunny/Ferret/Kitten Toys Chick Brooder Box Cage Tent Pop Up Play Pen with Cover, Portable Play Yard Indoor Outdoor Waterproof • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94
Govee Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometer, Large LCD, Max/Min Records, 2-Year Data Storage - Black, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Manna Pro Non-Medicated Starter Crumble Feed for Chicks & Ducklings|Formulated with Vitamins & Minerals|5 Pounds • Amazon Business $14.73 1 $14.73
Chicken Perch Strong Pine Wooden Chick Jungle Gym Roosting Bar, Chick Perch Toys for Coop and Brooder for Large Bird Baby Chicks Parrot Hens (Large) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Yatim 78-Ft 12 Pack Silk Artificial Ivy Vines Leaf Garland Plants Hanging Wedding Garland Fake Foliage Flowers Home Kitchen Garden Office Wedding Wall Decor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Kids Gloves Disposable for 4-10 Years - Latex and Powder Free - for Kids Festival Preparation, Crafting, Painting, Gardening • Amazon Business $12.33 1 $12.33
Ammex X3 Nitrile Gloves Medium Blue 100/Box (X344100) • Staples $11.73 1 $11.73
Baby Chick Feeder Base - Little Giant - Metal Feeder Base Jar, Standard 1 Quart (Item No. 9810) • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
Eggluuz Chicken Waterer Nipple Horizontal Side Mount Automatic Nipples Drinker for Chickens 8 Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$283.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.56

Total project goal

$403.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $403.74

5 Donors

-$271.87

Donations toward project cost

-$231.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.78

Matching donations from our partners

-$131.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$112.09

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.78

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