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Mrs. Acuna German from Menlo Park, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Acuna German's classroom raised $771

Kindergarten Cooking Tools for a Sweet Celebration

Help me give my students hands-on cooking experiences to celebrate their kindergarten journey.

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Mrs. Acuna German Garfield Elementary School
Menlo Park, CA Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My kindergarten students are full of curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning. They come to school ready to explore new ideas, work together, and build important skills each day. I love their enthusiasm, their willingness to try new things, and the joy they bring into our classroom community.

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to celebrate all of their growth and accomplishments with meaningful hands-on cooking experiences.

Cooking is a powerful way for young children to learn because it combines math, science, language, and teamwork in a fun and engaging way. Through measuring ingredients, counting, following recipes, and sequencing steps, students strengthen foundational academic skills while building confidence and independence.

The cookware, utensils, knives, toaster oven, and microwave in this project will provide the tools we need to prepare simple snacks and celebration treats safely in the classroom. These resources will allow students to actively participate in cooking activities, practice life skills, and experience the process of creating something together from start to finish.

These cooking tools will not only help us celebrate the end of the year, but they will continue to support future hands-on learning experiences in our classroom. With your support, my students will gain practical skills, create lasting memories, and celebrate their kindergarten journey in a meaningful and joyful way.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Acuna German Garfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Menlo Park, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rachael Ray© Cucina Nonstick Cookware Set - Purple - 12 Piece • Nasco $142.46 1 $142.46
Cuisinart© Advantage Ceramica© XT 11-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set • Nasco $140.04 1 $140.04
Insignia - .7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - Black • Best Buy Education $69.98 1 $69.98
Hamilton Beach© 6-Slice Capacity Toaster Oven • Nasco $61.50 1 $61.50
Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set, Umite Chef 43 pcs Cooking Utensils for Nonstick Cookware, Kitchen Tools-Silicone Utensil for Cooking Kitchen Set for Home Kitchen Accessories Set • Amazon Business $47.80 1 $47.80
Hamilton Beach 4-Slice Toaster with Extra-Wide Slots • Nasco $34.49 1 $34.49
Cooking Utensils Set- 35 PCs Kitchen Utensils with Grater,Tongs, Spoon Spatula &Turner Made of Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone and Wooden Handles Kitchen Gadgets Tools Set for Cookware • Amazon Business $34.19 1 $34.19
Cuisinart© Advantage© 12-Piece Ceramic Coated Color Knife Set • Nasco $34.16 1 $34.16

Materials cost

$564.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$654.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.54

Total project goal

$770.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $770.29

1 Donor

-$385.14

Donations toward project cost

-$327.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.77

match offer

-$385.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$327.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.77

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