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Ms. Kisamore from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Classroom to Kitchen: Skills That Last a Lifetime

Help me give my students skills to learn to live independently and how to be safe in the kitchen.

  • $295 goal

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

My Project

Our students with disabilities are learning essential life skills that will help them become more independent and confident. One of the most engaging and effective ways we teach these skills is through cooking.

To make these lessons possible, we are asking for basic but important kitchen tools: cookie sheets, mixing bowls, safety knives, towels, a dish drying rack, and a waffle maker.

These items will help our students safely practice measuring, mixing, cutting, baking, and cleaning up — all while building motor skills, following directions, and working together as a team.

Cooking activities are not just fun — they are powerful teaching tools. With your support, our classroom will continue to transform into a space where students learn how to care for themselves, gain confidence, and prepare for real-world situations. Every item will help turn our kitchen lessons into meaningful experiences that empower our students for life beyond the classroom.

Ms. Kisamore Woodlawn Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baton Rouge, LA View local requests

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

22 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wildone Extra Large Tall Airtight Food Storage Containers 6.5L/ 5.9QT, Plastic BPA Free Kitchen Pantry Storage Containers 4 Pieces for Flour, Sugar, Rice, with 20 Labels & 1 Marker, Black • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Stainless Steel Baking Sheet Tray Cooling Rack with Silicone Baking Mat Set, Cookie Pan with Cooling Rack, Set of 6 (2 Sheets + 2 Racks + 2 Mats), Size 16 x 12 x 1 Inch, Easy Clean • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Cuisinart 3-Piece Set of Plastic Mixing Bowls, Red • School Specialty $28.57 1 $28.57
Bella - Nonstick Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker - Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
StgeTote DkIndigoMetallic Solid Lin LDPE • Grainger $20.83 1 $20.83
GSlife Dish Drying Rack with Drainboard - Auto-Drain Dish Racks for Kitchen Counter, Rust-Resistant Compact Dish Drainer with Utensil Holder, Drain Spout and High Feet on Drip Tray, Bronze • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
LARCISO 4 Pieces 10.6" Silicone Spoon Heat-Resistant Non Stick Food Grade Cooking Spoon for Mixing, Baking, Stirring, Turning, Scraping for Kitchen • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
vfaejll 100% Cotton Kitchen Towels Set,Waffle Weave Kitchen Dish Cloth,Super Absorbent Kitchen Dish Towels for Drying Dishes 13x13 Inches Dish Rags for Washing Dishes 6 Pack Mixed Color,Hand Towels • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
JOVITEC 8 Pcs Kid Cooking Kitchen Knife Set, Plastic Serrated Edges Children's Safe Chef Nylon Knives for Cutting Fruit Bread Cake Salad Lettuce Kids Cooking Supply(null) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Copco 2555-0188 Non-Skid 3-Tier Spice Pantry Kitchen Cabinet Organizer, 15-Inch, White/Gray • Amazon Business $6.75 1 $6.75

Materials cost

$197.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.86

Sales tax

 $17.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.24

Total project goal

$294.92

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