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Mrs. Lamica from San Andreas CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pantry Pals: Cooking Up Life Skills

Help me give my students a pantry, and baking dishes, that will foster life skills, independence, and hands-on culinary exploration.

  • 4 donors
  • $263 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

In our special education classroom, we have a remarkable group of students who possess unique strengths, resilience, and an unwavering determination to learn and grow. These students have faced challenges that most of us cannot even imagine, yet they approach each day with a spirit of curiosity and a desire to explore the world around them.

Providing our students with a pantry and baking dishes is not just about teaching them practical skills; it's about empowering them to become independent, confident individuals who can navigate the complexities of daily life.

Cooking and baking are not merely tasks; they are avenues for personal growth, sensory exploration, and the development of essential life skills. Our students deserve access to these resources because they possess an incredible capacity for learning and a thirst for knowledge that transcends traditional classroom boundaries. Through hands-on experiences with ingredients, utensils, and recipes, they will have the opportunity to engage their senses, problem-solve, follow instructions, and take pride in their accomplishments. Our special education students are extraordinary individuals who deserve every opportunity to explore their potential and unlock their talents. By providing them with a pantry and baking dishes, we are not only teaching practical skills, but also nurturing their sense of accomplishment, fostering personal growth, and empowering them to shine as the remarkable individuals they truly are.

Mrs. Lamica
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hodedah 4 Door Kitchen Pantry with Four Shelves, Chocolate • Amazon Business $113.12 1 $113.12
Amazon Basics 6 Piece Nonstick, Carbon Steel Oven Bakeware Baking Set, 40.5 cm x 28.5 cm x 15 cm • Amazon Business $25.28 1 $25.28

Materials cost

$138.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.99

Sales tax

 $12.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$223.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.38

Total project goal

$262.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $262.51

2 Donors

-$131.26

Donations toward project cost

-$111.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.69

match offer

-$131.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$111.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.69

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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