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Ms. Bello from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Chefs: Inspiring Learning and Growth

Help me give my students pretend cooking materials to engage in imaginative play. These will provide hands-on and interactive learning experiences for my preschoolers, nurturing their imagination, fine motor skills, social skills, and cognitive development.

  • $504 goal

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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

In our project, "Little Chefs: Inspiring Learning and Growth Through Pretend Cooking in Preschool," we aim to provide our young students with a fun and engaging learning experience through pretend cooking activities. These play kitchen materials will serve as a hands-on learning tools where our students can explore and experiment with various cooking utensils, ingredients, and techniques. Through pretend cooking, they will develop fine motor skills, learn about different food groups, and practice following instructions. By using their creativity and problem-solving skills, our preschoolers will learn about food preparation, menu planning, and even basic math concepts, such as counting and sorting.

Our goals for this project are to inspire a love for learning, encourage creativity and imagination, and promote social and emotional development in our preschool students.

Through pretend cooking, we aim to create a safe and nurturing environment where they can explore, experiment, and express themselves freely.

What makes our preschoolers special is their natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. They are at a crucial stage of development where their minds are like sponges, ready to absorb new knowledge and skills. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of experiences to the classroom, enriching our learning environment. They are full of energy, enthusiasm, and joy, and it is a privilege to witness their growth and development as they engage in hands-on learning experiences like pretend cooking.

Ms. Bello PS 92 Mary McLeod Bethune Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

17 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Clear-View Bins - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set, Set of 29 - Wood - Durable • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Wooden Birthday Cake Play Food Set, 34 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Play Kitchen Playset for Kids, Toy Kitchen Appliances Includes Blender, Toaster, Mixer, Play Cutting Fruits & Learnning Cards, Pretend Play Gift for 3 Years Old & Up Girls Boys Toddler Children • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Jaxojoy Pretend Play Food Sets for Kids Kitchen Ages 3+ (122pcs) - Toy Food for Kids Kitchen Set, Pretend Play Kitchen Food, Fake Food for Kids Kitchen Set, Imaginative Kids Kitchen Accessories Set • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
EFO SHM Wooden Farmers Market Color Sorting Toys, Pretend Play Food Set, Fruit & Vegetables Kitchen Set with Sorting Bag, Play Money, Shopping Bag, Montessori Educational Toy for Toddlers Boys Girls • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
Skoolzy Apple Factory Learning Toy - Apple Orchard Pre K Counting Game - Color Sorting Preschool Activity - Toddler Toys 3 + • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
Learning Resources - Pretend & Play Dish Set 24 Pieces • Teachers' School Supply $21.99 1 $21.99
deAO 41PCS Kids Play Dishes Pretend Play Kitchen Set for Kids Children Tableware Dishes Playset with Drainer - Play Kitchen Accessories for Girls Boys Kids • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
Play Pots and Pans Toys for Kids - Kitchen Playset Pretend Cookware Mini Stainless Steel Cooking Utensils Development Toys for Toddlers & Children Ages 3 Years and up • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Grocery Cans with Lids, Set of 10 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $17.02 1 $17.02
6pcs Wooden Fake Eggs, White Wooden Easter Eggs, DIY Kitchen Pretend Play Food Set,Children Kitchen Play Toys,Fake Chicken Eggs for Home Farm Decor • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39

Materials cost

$382.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.42

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$428.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.59

Total project goal

$503.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $503.95

1 Donor

-$251.97

Donations toward project cost

-$214.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.79

match offer

-$251.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$214.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.80

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