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Mr. Asleson from Spooner, WI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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2025 Learning Life Skills in the Kitchen!

Help me give my students the materials needed to learn how to read recipes, engage in the science of cooking, and properly measure and portion ingredients.

  • $638 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

With tight school budgets, these kitchen materials I'm requesting will help my students make the foods they will learn about in class. Students will use dish soap and towels to learn the proper way to wash dishes. They will also learn how to clean the ovens and microwaves properly for each kitchen. In this class, students will also be making many types of different foods so having a mixer, silverware, and measuring cups is essential to having the correct tools to complete a side dish, dessert, or meal. Students will learn about different types of food you put into a Crock Pot such as chili or soup. My students will learn all about life skills in the kitchen, safety, and how to appropriately use these materials. Our school includes over sixty percent of free or reduced-price lunch recipients.

Currently, I am teaching four sections of Food Enterprise classes at two different grade levels in our middle school.

For the last several years, our middle school has not offered these classes. Fortunately, now, our district is able to bring these classes back for our students which provides learning opportunities and to teach life skills in the kitchen.

My plan is to enhance their experience in the kitchen with the help of your donation. Our food lessons will incorporate reading, science, and math! Students will also learn kitchen safety and sanitation along with how to make simple snacks and meals. It is essential to provide our students with these learning opportunities to learn basic life skills in the kitchen. These learning experiences will leave a lasting impression on our students.

My students make tasty food for school and community events. This will be a great way to give back to our community. Thank you for investing in my classroom and my students!

Mr. Asleson Spooner Middle School Grades 3-5

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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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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

80 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
West Bend Slow Cooker 6-Quart Manual Crockery Style with Dishwasher Safe Oval Ceramic Crockpot and Glass Lid Two Temperature Settings Plus Keep Warm, 330-Watts, Silver • Amazon Business $31.62 4 $126.48
TILUCK Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons Set, Cups and Spoons,Kitchen Gadgets for Cooking & Baking (10) • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
24 Pcs Silverware Set with Steak Knives Service for 4,Stainless Steel Flatware Set,Mirror Polished Cutlery Utensil Set,Home Kitchen Eating Tableware Set,Include Fork Knife Spoon Set,Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $14.98 5 $74.90
Dawn Ultra Dish Soap, Dishwashing Liquid, Original, Dish Soap Liquid, Dish Soap Refill, 4x24 Fl Oz Bundle • Amazon Business $14.75 4 $59.00
Hamilton Beach Electric Hand Mixer, 6 Speeds + Stir Button, 300 Watts of Peak Power for Powerful Mixing, Includes Whisk and Storage Clip, Black (62628) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
T-FAL Premium Waffle Dish Cloths: Highly Absorbent, Super Soft Long Lasting - 100% Cotton, 12"x13" Flat Waffle Dish Towel for Cleaning & Drying Dishes, (4-Pack), Breeze • Amazon Business $7.62 4 $30.48
LAZI Kitchen Dish Towels, 16 Inch x 25 Inch Bulk Cotton Kitchen Towels, 6 Pack Dish Cloths for Dish Rags for Drying Dishes Clothes and Dish Towels • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
O-Cedar Pet Pro Broom with Step-On Dustpan | Remove 99% with One Sweep | DustPan Removes 3 Times More Pet Hair | Quiet Cleaning Tool for Cat and Dog Owners • Amazon Business $13.97 2 $27.94
Easy Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner, Destroys Tough Burnt on Food and Grease, Lemon Scent, 14.5 oz Can • Amazon Business $4.97 4 $19.88

Materials cost

$504.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$542.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.68

Total project goal

$637.84

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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