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Mrs. Downing from Yuma, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spoonfuls of Success: Measuring Skills in the Kitchen!

Help me give my students the proper kitchen measurement tools for cooking and baking in the kitchen.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Downing's classroom raised $179

This project is fully funded

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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

The measuring spoons we are requesting will play a crucial role in teaching my students the importance of precision in cooking and baking. These tools will allow students to follow recipes accurately, reinforcing skills like attention to detail, reading comprehension, and math through measurement conversions. By providing them with high-quality, durable measuring spoons, we can ensure they have the proper equipment to build confidence and achieve success in the kitchen.

Our goal for this project is to create hands-on learning experiences that teach essential life skills while fostering teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

These lessons not only prepare students for potential culinary careers but also empower them with practical knowledge they can use in their everyday lives.

What makes my students special is their enthusiasm for learning new skills and their eagerness to take on challenges. They are hardworking, curious, and driven to create. Many of them come from diverse backgrounds and see these lessons as an opportunity to explore new interests and unlock their potential. With your support, we can provide them with the tools they need to succeed and spark a lifelong love of cooking and learning!

Mrs. Downing Crane Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set with Strong N45 Magnets, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Metal, Fits in Most Kitchen Spice Jars for Baking & Cooking, BPA Free, Black, Set of 8 with Leveler • Amazon Business $9.64 10 $96.40
Pyrex 2 Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set, Includes 1-Cup, and 2-Cup Tempered Glass Liquid Measuring Cups, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, and Preheated Oven Safe, Essential Kitchen Tools • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$112.39

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.84

Total project goal

$178.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$178.96

1 Donor

-$178.96

Donations toward project cost

-$152.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.84

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$0.00

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