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Ms. Yajaira from Chicago IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Culinary Wonders in Preschool!

Help me give my students a larger classroom refrigerator and convection oven to expand food exploration experiences in our preschool classroom!

  • 11 donors
  • $543 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

What I absolutely adore about our students is their boundless curiosity and eagerness to explore the world around them. Each day, they inspire me with their creativity, resilience, and joy for learning. Now, envisioning our classroom with a larger refrigerator and convection oven, I can't help but imagine the endless possibilities that these resources will unlock for their growth and development.

Having more space to hold items and host experiences more often is paramount in fostering a rich and immersive learning environment.

With the expanded refrigerator capacity, we can introduce a wider variety of fresh ingredients, empowering our students to engage in hands-on exploration of different foods and flavors. From sorting fruits and vegetables to conducting taste tests and creating nutritious snacks, every moment becomes an opportunity for discovery and learning.

Likewise, the addition of a convection oven opens doors to exciting culinary adventures. Our goal is to provide our students with meaningful experiences that not only stimulate their senses but also nurture their cognitive, social, and emotional development. By involving them in cooking, creating, following recipes, and trying new foods, we instill valuable life skills and ignite a passion for healthy eating that will benefit them for years to come.

Our vision for this project is to create a vibrant and dynamic space where children can explore, experiment, and express themselves freely. Through hands-on learning experiences, they develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a sense of independence. What sets our students apart is their unique blend of curiosity, creativity, and resilience. They are not just learners; they are adventurers, explorers, and dreamers, ready to embark on a journey of discovery and growth.

Together, let's inspire a lifelong love for learning, cooking, and healthy living in our little ones, shaping them into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

Ms. Yajaira
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Anukis Compact Refrigerator 4.0 Cu Ft 2 Door Mini Fridge with Freezer for Apartment, Dorm, Office, Family, Basement, Garage - Black • Amazon Business $219.99 1 $219.99
Oster Convection Oven, 8-in-1 Countertop Toaster Oven, XL Fits 2 16" Pizzas, Stainless Steel French Door • Amazon Business $204.79 1 $204.79

Materials cost

$424.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$461.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.38

Total project goal

$542.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $542.53

8 Donors

-$292.00

Donations toward project cost

-$263.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.30

match offer

-$232.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$197.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.24

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 $0.00

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