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Mrs. Vaiana Brown from Charleston, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crêpe Maker for High School French Classes!

Help me give my students safe and simple crêpe machines so that we can complete a functional cooking task 'all in French' and be immersed in French culture while doing so!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Vaiana Brown's classroom raised $323

This project is fully funded

My Project

Using a crêpe maker in a high school French class would be a valuable educational tool for encouraging immersion and active language practice in a cultural and functional context. The crêpe, a quintessentially French dish, allows students to explore French culinary traditions while learning specific vocabulary and phrases related to cooking. This hands-on activity provides a concrete way to practice French, moving beyond theoretical lessons to a real-world task.

The primary goal of this project is to enable students to use French in an authentic and engaging setting.

By making crêpes, students will follow instructions in French, ask questions, describe the steps, and work collaboratively. This will not only help them learn cooking-related vocabulary but also improve their conversational skills in an informal setting. The crêpe maker ensures that students stay immersed in the language, as they will be required to communicate exclusively in French during the activity, prompting them to think quickly and respond in the target language.

What makes these students special is their enthusiasm for French culture and language. Many come from diverse backgrounds, making this activity even more relevant by offering a tangible connection to French culture through a fun and interactive project. This culinary and linguistic experience will boost their motivation, enhance their language skills, and create a lasting, enjoyable memory of their French learning journey. The crêpe maker will make a real difference by providing a unique and memorable way to practice French while deepening their cultural understanding.

Mrs. Vaiana Brown James Island Charter High School Grades 9-12

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.

Charleston, SC 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

156 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Proctor Silex Electric Crepe Maker with 13” Nonstick Griddle for Eggs, Pancakes, Omelets and Quesadillas, with Temperature Control, Spatula, Spreader, Batter Cup, Stainless Steel (38400PS) • Amazon Business $44.99 5 $224.95

Materials cost

$224.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$274.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.38

Total project goal

$322.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$322.56

2 Donors

-$281.68

Donations toward project cost

-$274.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$40.88

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$0.00

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