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Mrs. Fitzgerald from Saginaw MI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kitchen Craze Unleashed!

Help me give my students the opportunity to enhance their creativity and imagination through interactive role-play with an updated dramatic play kitchen set.

  • 6 donors
  • $318 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

The new kitchen set offers a variety of opportunities for my students to explore, create, and learn in an engaging and immersive way. One aspect they'll undoubtedly love is the sheer versatility of play it offers. From whipping up imaginary gourmet dishes to hosting make-believe tea parties, the kitchen set sparks their imagination and encourages collaborative play. Through role-play, they develop essential life skills such as communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. As they take on different roles like chef, server, or customer, they learn to understand perspectives and empathize with others.

My goals for this kitchen set extend beyond entertainment.

I aim to foster a love for learning through play, where children can seamlessly integrate fun and education. It's not just about imitating adult roles; it's about discovering the world around them through hands-on experiences. This kitchen set will serve as a catalyst for exploring concepts like nutrition, cultural diversity through food, and basic kitchen safety. By integrating these lessons into play, I hope to instill lifelong habits of curiosity, creativity, and open-mindedness.

What makes this kitchen set truly special for my students is its ability to adapt to their interests and developmental needs. Its realistic features, coupled with imaginative possibilities, create a dynamic learning environment where every child feels empowered to explore at their own pace. Additionally, the inclusivity of the set ensures that all children, regardless of background or ability, can actively participate and feel represented in their play experiences. In essence, this kitchen set isn't just a toy; it's a gateway to a world of discovery, learning, and joyful exploration for my students.

Mrs. Fitzgerald
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lil' Jumbl Kids Kitchen Set, Pretend Wooden Play Kitchen, Battery Operated Icemaker & Microwave with Realistic Sound, Pots & Pan Included - Charcoal • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
WHOHOLL Play Kitchen Accessories, Wooden Kitchen Sets for Kids, Toy Pots and Pans for Kids Kitchen, Toddler Cooking Toys for Kids Ages 3-5, Montessori Kitchen Tools for Boys Girls Gifts(Medium) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99

Materials cost

$235.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$269.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.56

Total project goal

$317.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $317.08

4 Donors

-$277.67

Donations toward project cost

-$239.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.90

match offer

-$35.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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