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Mr. Murashige from Wailuku, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Improving Cuninary Opportunities in the Classroom

Help me give my students hand mixers for basic practical arts food classes.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Murashige's classroom raised $995

This project is fully funded

My Project

Cooking is an essential life skill that goes beyond mere sustenance. It fosters creativity, encourages teamwork, and promotes healthy eating habits. In intermediate school, where students are at a critical juncture of development, offering cooking opportunities with updated equipment can significantly enrich their educational experience. By modernizing cooking classes, schools can create an environment that nurtures culinary curiosity, hones practical skills, and prepares students for a lifetime of healthy eating and self-sufficiency.

Introducing updated cooking equipment in intermediate school classes opens a world of possibilities for students to explore their culinary interests.

From traditional stovetops and ovens to immersion blenders and sous vide machines, modern tools empower students to experiment with diverse cooking techniques and ingredients. This hands-on approach not only teaches them practical cooking skills but also sparks creativity and encourages innovation in the kitchen. With these updated hand mixers the student will be able to achieve and build on their skills.

By incorporating updated equipment, cooking classes can simulate real-world culinary experiences, equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to navigate modern kitchens. From mastering knife skills to understanding the nuances of temperature control, students learn valuable techniques that extend beyond the classroom and into their lives.

Cooking is inherently a collaborative endeavor that promotes teamwork and communication. Updated equipment in cooking classes provides students with opportunities to work together, delegate tasks, and problem-solve in a dynamic environment. Whether they're preparing a multi-course meal or tackling a baking project, students learn the importance of coordination and cooperation, skills that are invaluable both in the kitchen and beyond.

Cooking fosters cultural appreciation and understanding as students explore recipes and ingredients from diverse culinary traditions. By working together to create and share meals, students develop respect for different food cultures and build connections with other students.

Mr. Murashige Iao Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wailuku, HI View local requests

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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Hand Mixer - White • School Specialty $134.92 5 $674.60

Materials cost

$674.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $101.19

Sales tax

 $29.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.22

Total project goal

$994.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $994.81

1 Donor

-$994.81

Donations toward project cost

-$845.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.22

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