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Ms. Kifafi from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Bakers in the Making: Cooking Up Confidence and Creativity!

Help me give my students essential equipment that will allow them to fully immerse themselves in the baking process.

  • $1,653 goal

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

My Project

Our young learners are brimming with curiosity and creativity, and what better way to nurture these traits than through hands-on baking experiences? With your support, we aim to provide our students with the tools they need to explore the world of culinary arts, develop essential life skills, and build confidence along the way.

What We Need: To make our baking dreams come true, we are requesting essential equipment that will allow our students to fully immerse themselves in the baking process.

The items we need include:

A Mixer: To teach students how to combine ingredients with precision and control.

An Ice Cream Maker: To explore the science of freezing and create delicious, homemade treats.

A Two-Stacked Oven: To efficiently bake larger batches while exploring different recipes simultaneously.

A Waffle Maker: To encourage creativity with batter and toppings while learning about heat and texture.

Aprons: To keep our budding chefs clean and feel like professional bakers.

How These Items Will Help: These items will enable students to engage in hands-on learning, where they will measure, mix, bake, and create various treats. Not only will they practice math skills through measuring and counting, but they will also enhance their problem-solving abilities when following recipes and making adjustments. Additionally, baking encourages teamwork, patience, and a sense of accomplishment.

The Impact: By integrating baking into our curriculum, students will gain practical skills that extend beyond the classroom. They will develop confidence in their abilities, creativity in the kitchen, and a love for learning through hands-on activities. Your support will make a lasting impact on our students’ growth and development.

Thank you for considering our project and helping us bring the joy of baking to our classroom!

Ms. Kifafi Dorothy Height Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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More than 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

HBCU Alum 17 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KitchenAid - 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer - Ink Blue • Best Buy Education $362.41 1 $362.41
Oster Air Fryer Oven, 10-in-1 Countertop Toaster, Large Enough for 2 Pizzas, Stainless Steel French Doors, XL Sized • Amazon Business $323.28 1 $323.28
Ninja - CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker - Silver • Best Buy Education $228.90 1 $228.90
Ninja - Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Blender - Black • Best Buy Education $139.63 1 $139.63
Mitt Conventional 450F Capacity 15 • Grainger $35.54 2 $71.08
CHENGU 6 Pieces Kids Chef Hat Apron Set, Boys Girls Aprons for Kids Adjustable Aprons Kitchen Bib Aprons with 2 Pockets for Kitchen Cooking Baking Wear (Large, Color 1) • Amazon Business $12.89 3 $38.67
Hi loyaya Total 12 Pack Plain Color Bib Apron with 2 Pockets Painting Event Party BBQ Cooking Kitchen Aprons Bulk for Women Men Chef • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Brentwood Dual Non-Stick Waffle Maker, Black/Stainless Steel (TS-243) • Quill.com $23.99 1 $23.99
Christmas Tree Mini Waffle Maker - Make this Holiday Special for Kids with Cute 4 Inch Waffler Iron, Electric Non Stick Breakfast Appliance for Xmas Season, Fun Gift or Cute Dessert, Treat for Parties • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
SMARTAKE 200 Pcs Parchment Paper Baking Sheets, 9x13 Inches Non-Stick Precut Baking Parchment, for Baking Grilling Air Fryer Steaming Bread Cup Cake Cookie and More (Unbleached) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Kid Chef Junior Bakes: My First Kids Baking Cookbook • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
Super Simple Cooking for Kids: Learn to Cook with 50 Fun and Easy Recipes for Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner, and More! (Super Simple Kids Cookbooks) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays: The Kids' Cookbook for Year-Round Celebrations • Amazon Business $8.12 1 $8.12

Materials cost

$1,278.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $76.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,404.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$247.86

Total project goal

$1,652.40

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