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Ms. Diaz from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking and Playing: Learning Life Skills Through Fun Activities

Help me give my students need help learning basic life skills like making simple meals. I also want to make learning fun for them by including play in the process.

  • $917 goal

This project expired on January 9, 2025.

This project expired on January 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

The items I’m asking for, like cooking supplies and fun play materials, will help my students learn important skills. They’ll practice making simple meals, which will teach them how to take care of themselves. The play materials will make learning fun and help them work together and solve problems.

My goal is to teach my students basic cooking skills and to make learning fun through play.

I want them to feel more confident, follow directions, and learn to take care of themselves. By adding play, I hope they also learn to work together and enjoy the process.

My students are special because they are curious and love to learn, even when things are hard. Many of them face challenges, but they are always eager to try new things. They learn best when they can use their hands and have fun, which makes this project perfect for them.

1. Hands-On Learning -Many students learn better through hands-on activities. Cooking gives them a chance to practice real-world skills, improving their ability to follow instructions and think critically.

2. Boating Confidence- As students learn to make simple meals, they build self-confidence.

3. Developing Fine Motor Skills- Cooking requires using fine motor skills like chopping, stirring, and measuring, which helps improve coordination and dexterity.

4. Creativity and Problem Solving- Both cooking and playing allow students to be creative and solve problems. For example, they might need to figure out how to measure ingredients or come up with a new game during playtime.

5. Teamwork and Communication- By working together ts learn to communicate effectively and collaborate, improving their social skills.

6. Healthy Habits- Learning to cook can encourage healthier eating habits. Students who participate in preparing their own food may develop a better understanding of nutrition and a willingness to try new foods.

Ms. Diaz P10X @ 584 Grades 9-12

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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 three‑quarters 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rawlings Bucket O Baseballs, 36 Balls - Durable • School Specialty $208.87 1 $208.87
FINESSY Glass Spice Jars with Labels Black Bamboo, 36pcs Seasoning Containers, Spice Containers Set with Shaker Lids Seasoning Jars, 4oz Empty Spice Bottles Storage, Herb Jar Seasoning Organizer • Amazon Business $66.53 1 $66.53
Snickers, Twix and MilkyWay Minis Milk Chocolate Candy Bars Bulk Variety Pack, 46.86 oz., 150 Pieces (459751) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk, 6 Count, 9.63 Ounce • Amazon Business $27.48 1 $27.48
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
YIDEDRAW 6 Pack LCD Writing Tablets for Kids, 8.5 Inch, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts for Ages 3-8 Boys Girls, Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Tablet for Learning and Education (Six Colors Available) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Color Will Vary (73389) • Amazon Business $23.11 1 $23.11
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Spin Game, Features Spinning Connect 4 Grid, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Strategy Board Games, Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $10.93 2 $21.86
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 2 $19.52
Umien™ Mortar and Pestle Set - 2.5 cups – Stone Granite Grinder Bowl Molcajete, Anti-Scratch Protector Included, Use for Kitchen Cooking, preparing Spices, Seasoning, Paste, Pesto, Guacamole, Herbs • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Del Monte Canned Mandarin Oranges, 8.25 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $18.34 1 $18.34
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened No 2 Pencils with Eraser, Pack of 72 - Wood • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
U DREAM Pretend Play Food Sets, Building Toy Burger Playset, Play Kitchen Accessories, Realistic Sandwiches. • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers and Tic Tac Toe Game with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
SOUR PATCH KIDS and SWEDISH FISH Mini Soft & Chewy Candy Variety Pack, 18 - 2 oz Bags • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $14.20 1 $14.20
Bounty Select-A-Size Triple Roll Paper Towels, 2-Ply, 135 Sheets/Roll, 4 Rolls/Pack (06134) • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99
Del Monte Petite Cut Green Beans, 14.5 Oz, (Pack Of 12) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Coogam Wooden Puzzle Pattern Blocks Brain Teasers Game with 60 Challenges, 3D Russian Building Toy Wood Tangram Shape Jigsaw Puzzles Montessori STEM Educational Toys Gift for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Barilla Penne Pasta & Spaghetti Pasta Variety Pack, 16 oz. Boxes (Pack of 8) - Non-GMO Pasta Made with Durum Wheat Semolina - Kosher Certified Pasta • Amazon Business $10.18 1 $10.18
Westcott ‎55878 Pink Erasers Bulk Set, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sow Right Seeds - Cilantro Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Packet with Instructions to Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden - Great Addition to Your Cooking - Make Coriander Seasoning - Zesty Herb (2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna In Oil, 5 oz Cans (Pack of 4) - Wild Caught Skipjack Tuna - 22g Protein Per Serving - MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher • Amazon Business $3.76 1 $3.76

Materials cost

$713.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.52

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$778.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.43

Total project goal

$916.22

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