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Mrs. Dani Smith from Morganfield, KY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pathways to Progress: Developing Essential Life Skills

Help me give my students necessary essentials for our classroom in order to teach each one of them everyday life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing personal items to allow them to grow into independent adults.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dani Smith's classroom raised $606

This project is fully funded

My Project

Working at an alternative school has shown me the tremendous impact of infusing every lesson with valuable life lessons. In the upcoming school year, the leadership class curriculum will focus on equipping students with essential life skills. This presents a unique opportunity to impart crucial life skills to all students, including those in special education who greatly benefit from interactive learning experiences.

Students will engage in hands-on activities aimed at developing independent living skills, such as preparing nutritious meals, doing laundry, cleaning spaces, and organizing personal belongings.

These practical skills are explicitly taught in a dedicated classroom space that we are fortunate to have been provided. Now, with your support, we aim to furnish this space with the necessary tools and supplies to create a fully functional life skills classroom that caters to the needs of special education students.

Our goal is to provide these amazing students with a classroom environment that simulates real-life scenarios, allowing them to learn and grow towards becoming independent adults. The kitchen supplies and storage solutions will enable them to practice essential life skills effectively. Shoe boxes will serve as personal lockers for storing everyday items like aprons and hair nets, fostering a sense of ownership and organization.

The lifelong skills these students acquire through this project will be a testament to their dedication and hard work, supported by the generosity of contributors like you. By investing in this initiative, you are not just assisting in furnishing a classroom; you are empowering students to take charge of their futures and become self-sufficient individuals. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these wonderful students, shaping a brighter tomorrow filled with opportunities for growth and success.

Mrs. Dani Smith Union County Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

170 students impacted 17donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GreenLife Soft Grip Healthy Ceramic Nonstick 16 Piece Kitchen Cookware Pots and Frying Sauce Saute Pans Set, PFAS-Free with Kitchen Utensils and Lid, Dishwasher Safe, Black and Cream • Amazon Business $90.71 1 $90.71
SEE SRPING XX-Large 12 Pack Shoe Storage Box, Clear Plastic Stackable Shoe Organizer for Closet, Shoe Rack Sneaker Containers Bins Holders Fit up to Size 14 (Clear) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Tajsoon 4 Bag Laundry Sorter Cart, 4 Section Laundry Hamper Sorter with Heavy Duty Lockable Rolling Wheels, Laundry Separator Hamper with Removable Bags for Dirty Clothes Storage, 4 Colors • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer, Black • Amazon Business $59.00 1 $59.00
West Bend Compact Air Fryer 5-Quart Capacity with Digital Controls and 10 Cooking Presets, Nonstick Frying Basket, 1500-Watts, Black • Amazon Business $49.36 1 $49.36
Silicone Cooking Utensils Set - 446°F Heat Resistant Silicone Kitchen Utensils for Cooking,Kitchen Utensil Spatula Set w Wooden Handles and Holder, BPA FREE Gadgets for Non-Stick Cookware (Black) • Amazon Business $25.97 1 $25.97
Plastic Dinnerware set, Unbreakable and Reusable Plastic Plate, Bowl and Tumbler | set of 18 Grey • Amazon Business $21.69 1 $21.69
BELLA 2 Slice Toaster with Auto Shut Off - Extra Wide Slots & Removable Crumb Tray and Cancel, Defrost & Reheat Function - Toast Bread, Bagel & Waffle, Black • Amazon Business $21.10 1 $21.10
DII Waffle Weave Kitchen Collection, 100% Cotton, Kitchen Set, Gray 8 Piece • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Amazon Basics Laundry Detergent Pacs, Fresh Scent, 120 count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $18.22 1 $18.22
Amazon Basics Dishwasher Detergent Pacs, Fresh Scent, 85 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $13.55 1 $13.55
KitchenAid Asteroid Mini Oven Mitt, 5.5"x8", Aqua 2 Count • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
KitchenAid Asteroid Pot Holder 2-Pack Set, Aqua, 6.5"x10" • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KitchenAid Classic Multifunction Can Opener / Bottle Opener • Amazon Business $9.68 1 $9.68
Snuggle Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, Blue Sparkle, 200 Count • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$477.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.81

Total project goal

$605.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $605.38

13 Donors

-$422.96

Donations toward project cost

-$386.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.74

Matching donations from our partners

-$151.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$128.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.42

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