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Mrs. McFarland from Kittanning, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safely Sharpening Culinary Skills With the Reality Works Knife Kit

Help me give my students a knife skills kit to build up confidence in the kitchen while promoting safe knife cuts.

  • $1,051 goal

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

My Project

Help me bring the Reality Works Culinary Knife Practice Kit into our classroom to provide my students with a safe, hands-on way to master essential knife skills. This STEM-focused resource empowers students to build kitchen confidence and precision while learning fundamental cutting techniques.

The kit includes modeling dough and safe training knives, offering students a low-risk opportunity to practice their skills before advancing to real blades.

By starting with plastic knives and progressing to metal ones, students can refine their cutting techniques on reusable dough without wasting food or risking injury. This scaffolded approach meets the diverse needs of my class, allowing each student including those with special needs to build confidence and competence at their own pace.

The kit also features cutting mats and trays that outline different cut types—such as dice, julienne, and mince—providing clear, practical guides for students to follow. These tools help students develop spatial awareness, precision, and control while learning proper hand grip and knife selection.

Once students gain proficiency with the practice kit, they will apply these skills in our cooking labs, starting with a Homemade Salsa lab. This engaging activity will allow them to showcase their new skills while fostering teamwork and creativity in the kitchen.

With your support, we can make knife skills an accessible and enjoyable learning experience, setting my students up for success in the culinary world and beyond!

Mrs. McFarland Armstrong Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kittanning, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Knife Skills Kit • Reality Works $799.00 1 $799.00

Materials cost

$799.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $51.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$892.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.58

Total project goal

$1,050.51

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