From Kitchen to Confidence: Empowering Independence Through Cooking
Help me give my students a Rubbermaid rolling cart for transporting/holding kitchen supplies like baking pans, a mixer, gloves, mixing bowls, and paper plates, forks, and spoons for tasting the prepared food.
Learning life skills in the kitchen is crucial for building independence, as it teaches students how to prepare their own meals and manage basic tasks safely and confidently. Developing these skills not only fosters self-reliance but also boosts self-esteem as they accomplish meaningful, everyday activities.
These items will provide my students with learning disabilities the tools they need to engage in hands-on cooking, an important life skill.
The rolling cart will keep everything organized and easy to access, while the mixer, baking pans, and utensils will allow them to participate in cooking activities that reinforce skills like following directions, measuring, and working together.
My goal is to help them build confidence and independence by teaching them how to prepare simple recipes. My students are special because they learn best through hands-on activities, and this project will give them the chance to create something real and meaningful, which will help them stay motivated, engaged, and prepared for life.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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Rubbermaid Commercial Products Heavy Duty 3-Shelf Rolling Service/Utility/Push Cart, 200 lbs. Capacity, Black, for Foodservice/Restaurant/Cleaning/Workplace
• Amazon Business
$249.16
1
$249.16
Baking Sheet with Rack Set [2 Pans + 2 Racks], Wildone Stainless Steel Cookie Sheet Baking Pan Tray with Cooling Rack, Size 16 x 12 x 1 Inch, Non Toxic & Heavy Duty & Easy Clean
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
Scotch Painter's Tape Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape, Blue, Paint Tape Protects Surfaces and Removes Easily, Multi-Surface Painting Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use, 0.94 Inches x 60 Yards, 6 Rolls
• Amazon Business
$19.61
2
$39.22
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Paddy Green, 7 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$4.86
5
$24.30
Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with Whisk, Traditional Beaters, Snap-On Storage Case, 250 Watts, White
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
FineDine Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 5) Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set - Easy To Clean, Nesting Bowls for Space Saving Storage, Great for Cooking, Baking, Prepping
• Amazon Business
$21.25
1
$21.25
Anyi Oven Mitts Professional Heat Resistance, Cotton Kichen Gloves for Grilling Cooking Microwave BBQ Baking, 2-Pack with Soft Inner Lining
• Amazon Business
$6.99
3
$20.97
Uncoated Paper Plates - 9" Dia, Pkg of 250
• Blick Art Materials
$18.99
1
$18.99
Farberware Nonstick Bakeware Baking Pan With Lid / Nonstick Cake Pan With Lid, Rectangle - 9 Inch x 13 Inch, Gray
• Amazon Business
[200 Count] Disposable Plastic Silverware, Heavy Duty Plastic Forks and Spoons Set, Includes 100 Plastic Forks and 100 Plastic Spoons for Party - Clear
• Amazon Business
$12.30
1
$12.30
Materials cost
$514.82
Vendor shipping charges
$56.83
Sales tax
$22.65
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$632.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$111.53
Total project goal
$743.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$743.55
1 Donor
-$743.55
Donations toward project cost
-$632.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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