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

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Tiny Chefs, Big Dreams: Help Cook Up a Kitchen'n Kindergarten!

Help me give my students the most engaging first learning experience possible by contributing to our fundraiser for a play kitchen and dishes, supporting our little chefs' big imaginations, and nurturing creativity and learning in our kindergarten class!

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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

Adding a play kitchen with pretend food and dishes to our kindergarten class isn't just about having fun—it's a big boost for how kids learn and grow. They get to use their imagination, playing out different scenarios and learning to work together with their friends. And while they're busy "cooking" and serving up meals from all around the world, they're also getting better at using their hands and eyes together. Plus, they'll learn about different cultures and foods, which is pretty cool! Telling stories while they play helps them get creative and learn new words. So, it's not just playtime—it's a whole learning experience that helps them in lots of ways, from making friends to understanding the world around them.

Introducing a play kitchen into our classroom holds significant importance, especially considering the diverse backgrounds of our students, many of whom come from households with low literacy levels, limited financial resources, or where English may not be the primary language spoken.

By providing this resource, we aim to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the unique needs of each student. Despite the challenges some of our students may face outside of school, the play kitchen offers a space where all children can engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences regardless of their background. It serves as a tool for fostering language development, social interaction, and cultural appreciation, helping to bridge any gaps that may exist due to socioeconomic or linguistic differences. Our commitment to equity and respect for every student's journey underscores the importance of initiatives like the introduction of a play kitchen, which promotes inclusivity and celebrates the rich diversity within our classroom community.

Mrs. Ringrose
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore All-In-One Kitchen • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1,079.00 1 $1,079.00
Lakeshore Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Indestructible Pots & Pans Playset • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Indestructible Play Dishes - 4-Service Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$1,200.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $60.05

Sales tax

 $109.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,418.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$250.40

Total project goal

$1,669.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,669.32

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 $1,669.32

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