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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chef and Candyland

Help me give my students aprons, chef hats, and food props to enhance our room transformation learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $406

This project is fully funded

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 Students

I teach at a high poverty school, where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch! I have high expectations that they will grow and learn beyond what is expected.

School is a safe and happy place for my students.

Each day, they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together. For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.

My Project

Being a chef in our classroom transformation will allow students to test their math and reading skills while being a chef for the day. Who doesn't love food? Students will embark upon a cooking adventure where they solve math, reading and writing activities that relate directly to the real world. The backdrops, table cloth, sign, banners will be set up to make the room look like a restaurant. I will put out plates and napkins along with a chef hat at each students desk. They will answer the challenge question left around the room and solve. I will check each challenge and sign their work to ensure they truly understand the concept.

Candyland classroom transformation will have a candy backdrop, stuffed and inflatable candy, along with colorful squares around the room.

The first grade students will move around the room and solve each challenge. Each time students solve a math challenge they go to the teacher to get it checked. Students can work independently, in partners, or in groups. When then finish all the challenges, they WIN Candyland!

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chocolate Cupcake Halloween Costume - Cute Food Adult One Size Suits for Women • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
EraSpooky Donut Costume Family Party Fancy Dress Adult and Child • Amazon Business $23.93 1 $23.93
9 Foot Plastic Candy Life Saver Gumdrop Ball Christmas Garland | Glittered Christmas Tree Garland Perfect For Retro Candy Land Theme Trees | Garland Christmas Decorations For Indoor Use • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Party Bargains 6 Sectional Round Plastic Serving Tray, Size: 12 inch, Color: White/Silver, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
10" Length x 10" Width x 2" Depth Lock Corner Clay Coated Thin Pizza Box by MT Products (20 Pieces) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
AGPtEK Full Long Curly Wavy Rainbow Hair Wig, Heat Resistant Wig for Music Festival, Theme Parties, Wedding, Concerts, Dating, Cosplay & More • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Bedwina Plush Donuts with Sprinkles - (Pack of 12) 1 Dozen Stuffed Donut Pillow Toy Party Favors, Donut Party Supplies Decorations and Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Parentswell Inflatable Pool Floats Candy Floaties Swim Rings Tubes, 3 Pack Beach Floatie Summer Fun Party Decoration Pool Lounge Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Downtown Pet Supply - Stuffed, Squeaky, Crinkle, Cute Food Dog Plush Chew Toy Set for Puppies, Small, and Medium Dogs • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
2 Pieces Chef Hat and Aprons Buffalo Plaid Check Women Apron for Christmas Holiday (Red and White) • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
5 Pieces Inflatable Donut Lollipops with Mini Pump Pool Float Donut Shape Balloon Lollipop Stick Donut Theme Party Supplies for Swimming Floating Summer Beach Games Party Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sntieecr 30 Pack 8 Inch Kids White Paper Chef Hats, Adjustable Chef Toques Kitchen Chef Caps for Cooking, Baking, Party Favors, Home Kitchen, School and Restaurant • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Disposable White Poly Aprons 1 Box (100 Count) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Pack of 4 Plastic Red and White Checkered Tablecloths - 4 Pack - Picnic Table Covers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Perfectware - PW-2 Ply Yellow Bev-250 2 Ply Yellow Beverage Napkins- Pack of 250ct • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Shappy 50 Pieces Christmas Garland Candy Swirl Garland Ornament Red and White Candy Plastic Tree Candy Decoration Crystal Wire for Xmas Home Party Christmas Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
OERJU 5x3ft Modern Kitchen Backdrop White Brick Wall Cook Tools Interior Decor Background for Photography Housewife Party Banner Teaching Cook Online Wallpaper • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Donut Candy Birthday Party Backdrop Banner, Large Fabric Sweet Donut Candy Backdrop for Candy Party Decoration, Sweet Cartoon Landscape Baby Shower Background Photo Props, 72.8 x 43.3 Inch • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
20 Pieces Candy Land Party Sign Welcome Directional Signs Street Sign Photo Prop Cutouts for Sweet Theme Birthday Decoration • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Eureka 841294 Candy Land Assorted Paper Cut-Outs, 12 Each of 3 Different Designs, 36-Piece • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
RUBFAC 5pcs Colorful Paper Garland Circle Dots Party Hanging Rainbow Decorations for Birthday Wedding, Classroom Candyland Streamers (66ft) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Amscan Feathers & Ponytails Headband Costume Party Headwear Accessory, Pink, Plastic, 5" X 8". Costume • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Creative Converting Round Luncheon Paper Plates, 24 Ct, 7", Red • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$310.16

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$344.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.85

Total project goal

$405.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$405.66

4 Donors

-$287.09

Donations toward project cost

-$244.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.06

match offer

-$118.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.78

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$0.00

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