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Mrs. Ruby from Peoria, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ruby's classroom raised $908

Cooking Up Independence: Life Skills in Action!

Help me give my students tools to mix, measure, and master essential life skills.

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Mrs. Ruby Dr C T Vivian Primary School
Peoria, IL Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students are amazing young learners with developmental delays, orthopedic impairments, traumatic brain injuries, and other health challenges. They face daily obstacles, but with the right resources, they can thrive. Cooking is a powerful way to teach them essential life skills, from math and social interaction to self-help and language development.

To give them the best hands-on learning experience, we need a cookware set, a Ninja blender, an air fryer oven, bakeware sets, a griddle, a crockpot, and a hand mixer.

These tools will help my students safely explore cooking techniques while learning to follow directions, measure ingredients, and develop independence. The air fryer and griddle provide safer alternatives to traditional stovetops, while the blender and hand mixer allow students to strengthen motor skills as they mix and pour. The crockpot offers a way to prepare meals with minimal supervision, teaching patience and responsibility.

By having access to these kitchen tools, my students will not only gain practical cooking skills but also build confidence and independence. Preparing meals fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, skills they will carry into adulthood. These experiences create meaningful connections between learning and real-life applications, making education engaging and impactful.

With your support, we can transform our classroom into a space where students develop life-changing abilities, preparing them for a more independent future. Thank you for believing in their potential!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

7 students impacted 14 donors
Mrs. Ruby Dr C T Vivian Primary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

7 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cuisinart 11-Piece Cookware Set, Chef's Classic Stainless Steel Collection 77-11G • Amazon Business $173.99 1 $173.99
Ninja - Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Blender - Black • Best Buy Education $144.42 1 $144.42
COSORI 11-in-1 Air Fryer Oven , 13Qt Small Footprint Airfryer combo with Rotisserie, Toast, Bake, Roast, Reheat Functions and more, Recipe Book & 6 Accessories Included, Perfect for Small Contertop • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
NutriChef 6-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set - Carbon Steel Baking Tray Set w/ Heatsafe Red Silicone Handles, Oven Safe Up to 450°F, Loaf Muffin Round/Square Pans, Cookie Sheet, Baking Pan -NCSBS6S,Black • Amazon Business $48.36 2 $96.72
Brentwood? 1400 W Non-Stick Electric Griddle; Black • Quill.com $68.99 1 $68.99
Crockpot SCV700-CH-BR Slow Cooker, 7 quarts, Charcoal • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Cuisinart Crock with Curve Handle Kitchen Tools, Black - Nylon • School Specialty $39.44 1 $39.44
Hamilton Beach Professional 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with High-Performance DC Motor, Slow Start, Snap-On Storage Case, Stainless Steel Beaters & Whisk, White (62652) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$726.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.94

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$771.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.12

Total project goal

$907.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $907.49

12 Donors

-$767.48

Donations toward project cost

-$652.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.11

Matching donations from our partners

-$140.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$119.01

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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