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Mr. Mann from Oakland CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Cooking!

Help me give my students measuring cups and spoons to help them cook in the classroom!

  • 4 donors
  • $377 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

Welcome to our Pre-K classroom, where little chefs are born! We are seeking your support to enhance our cooking experiences by providing measuring cups and spoons. These tools will transform our kitchen area into a dynamic learning space, where children can explore math and reading concepts while having a blast.

Cooking activities offer unique educational opportunities for our young learners.

As children measure ingredients using cups and spoons, they develop crucial math skills like counting, understanding volume, and learning about fractions. Imagine the excitement as our students scoop, pour, and measure their way through recipes, applying foundational math concepts in a real-world context.

Moreover, cooking fosters language and literacy development. As children follow recipes and engage in discussions about ingredients and cooking techniques, they expand their vocabulary, improve their comprehension, and practice sequencing – an essential reading skill.

Most importantly, cooking is FUN! It encourages collaboration, boosts creativity, and nurtures a sense of accomplishment as our little chefs whip up delicious treats. By supporting this project, you'll inspire a lifelong love for learning in our students and provide them with invaluable educational experiences.

Mr. Mann
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups, Laxinis world 5 Piece Stackable Measuring Set (1) • Amazon Business $10.97 8 $87.76
Cuisinart CTG-00-SMP Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, Set of 4,Silver • Amazon Business $9.99 7 $69.93
GladWare Home Deep Dish Food Storage Containers, Large Rectangle Holds 64 Ounces of Food, 3 Count Set | With Glad Lock Tight Seal, BPA Free Containers and Lids (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
8 Pieces Silicone Spatulas, 11 inch Heat-Resistant Non-stick Spatulas with Stainless Steel Core for Cake Cream Cooking Gadget by COLOGO (11 inch) • Amazon Business $14.88 2 $29.76
Norpro 1 Plastic Measuring Cup, Multicolored (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97

Materials cost

$262.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$320.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.53

Total project goal

$376.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $376.88

3 Donors

-$184.03

Donations toward project cost

-$163.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.10

match offer

-$184.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$156.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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