Help me give my students the independence to explore cooking with kitchen items, sending letters using postage stamps, growing plants, and maintaining their classroom with a tool set.
With the world quickly moving in such a modern, technological direction, it is important to bring kids back to basics as they grow. Skills like sending letters in the mail, cooking, growing plants, and using tools to repair items often feel unexplored for younger students. I plan to dive into cooking through a classroom job called snack chef, allowing students to explore different tastes and cooking methods to prepare a snack for their classmates. We will explore the timeless skill of letter writing, including thank-you notes, to help students feel confident in writing, and find joy in sending and receiving physical mail. With the help of a classroom tool set, I will also encourage students to take a hands-on approach to maintaining their classroom.
What I love about these students is their eagerness to learn lifelong skills, and with your support, we can help them develop these skills even further!
By building on these life skills, I hope students will grow in other meaningful ways - developing curiosity and a willingness to try new things through food exploration, and fostering human connection and kindness through handwritten letters mailed to friends and family. A sense of pride and ownership in maintaining their environment is also an essential goal. These feelings and more are what I hope to nurture in students this year and for the rest of their lives.
USPS U.S. Flag Forever 100 Postage Stamps (USPS4EVROLL)
• Quill.com
$82.79
1
$82.79
Prosumers Choice Wooden Tray - Light Brown Serving Trays with Handles - Nesting Design for Space Saving - Wooden Serving Tray for Food, Drinks, Snacks - Set of 3
• Amazon Business
$28.99
2
$57.98
Apollo Tools Household Tool Kit, 53 Piece (DT9408)
• Quill.com
$43.23
1
$43.23
Organic Seeds Gardener Variety Pack - 30 Individual Packs - 2025 Season - Arugula, Basil, Winter Squash, Nantes Carrots and More! for Indoor & Outdoor Planting (Non-GMO, Certified Organic)
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Dr. Earth Gold Premium Potting Soil, 8 Quart, Natural
• Amazon Business
$13.99
2
$27.98
Permanent Marker Fine Point, Black with Sharpie Quick Drying/Waterproof - 36 Count (1 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$26.47
1
$26.47
Cuisinart Chefs Classic Non-Stick Metal 24-Cup Mini-Muffin Pan, Champagne - Steel
• School Specialty
$26.09
1
$26.09
Immersion Blender Set, 9-Speed 500W Handheld Electric Hand Mixer, Smoothie Blender (3-in-1, Black)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil
• Amazon Business
$15.53
1
$15.53
ESSENSON Air Dry Clay 50 Colors, Modeling Clay for Kids, DIY Molding Magic Clay, Gift for Kids
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Chef Craft Select Plastic Measuring Cup, 2 Cup, Clear
• Amazon Business
$3.59
1
$3.59
Chef Craft Select Plastic Measuring Cup, 1 Cup Capacity, Clear
• Amazon Business
$2.59
1
$2.59
Materials cost
$349.22
Vendor shipping charges
$2.61
Sales tax
$24.97
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.24
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$412.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.71
Total project goal
$484.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$484.75
10 Donors
-$357.40
Donations toward project cost
-$314.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.11
match offer
-$115.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$97.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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