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Mrs. A. from Forney, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking for an Independent Future

My students need items to furnish our kitchen such as aprons, measuring cups and spoons, and dishware in order to learn daily living skills so that they can be independent in the future.

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My Students

I teach Functional Life Skills at a high school in a suburb of Dallas.

The Functional Life Skills program is designed to teach students the basic academic and life skills that they need to prepare them for life after they age out of the public school setting.

The program serves students with intellectual disabilities, multiple learning disabilities, as well as physical disabilities. My students have had to overcome many obstacles to get to this point in their educational journey. Many of my students will never achieve full independence, but they are working on skills that will allow them to feel pride and accomplishment in their abilities.

My Project

Most high school students have learned how to cook basic meals while using basic kitchen tools. Our students generally struggle to master these independent living concepts due to their disabilities. The ultimate goal is to prepare our students for their future by teaching them how to prepare and serve basic meals under supervision, so that they can do it at home on their own. We will teach meal planning and create meals that students can take home to share with their families through the lessons that we learn using the tools purchased through this project.

WE INTEGRATE ALL CORE SUBJECTS THROUGH OUR DAILY LIVING CLASS.

MATH - measurement, math facts, money & time

SCIENCE- experiment with ingredients, textures, temperatures, & flavors

LANGUAGE ARTS - write grocery lists, follow recipes

SOCIAL STUDIES - introduce new recipes from other regions and cultures

We have requested many items that will make our kitchen feel more like home! Every cook needs an apron so we have requested a multi-colored set. The measuring cups and spoons will be used to learn how to measure all of the wet and dry ingredients that are necessary to prepare recipes. The cookware set will be used to learn how to prepare healthy meals and serve them on oven and dishwasher safe dishware with clip resistant cups and silverware.

The items that we have in our kitchen are all worn out hand-me-downs that teachers have brought from home over the years. Our students deserve to have the opportunity to use tools that were manufactured before they were even school aged. Successfully learning to use these items will allow them to make progress towards their academic and future living goals, as well as teach them valuable job skills.

Mrs. A. Forney High School Grades 9-12

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Forney, TX View local requests

More than a third 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

30 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
T-fal B129SC Color Luxe Hard Titanium Nonstick Thermo-Spot Dishwasher Safe PFOA Free Cookware Set, 12-Piece, Blue • Amazon Business $81.58 1 $81.58
Silverware Set- Service of 12, 5 Piece Per Serving, Stainless Steel Dining Flatware With Free Sterilite Kitchen Drawer Cutlery Organizer Included. 60 Piece Set • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
AmazonBasics 18-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 6 • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
Trendbox Total 11 PCS Plain Color Bib Apron Adult Women Unisex Durable Comfortable with Front Pocket Washable For Cooking Baking Kitchen Restaurant crafting • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Carlisle 5526-8113 Stackable Shatter-Resistant Plastic Tumbler, 8 oz., Amber (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $9.16 6 $54.96
Kamenstein Ellington 16-Jar Revolving Spice Rack with Spice Refills for 5 Years • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Stellar Stainless Steel 31 Piece Utensil Set. Premium Kitchen Utensils Tool & Gadget Set. All Premium Cooking Utensils including Can Opener, Peeler, Ladle, Skimmer, Serving Spoons etc • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
LivingKit Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Block Set Block 14 Piece For Home Cooking Culinary School Commercial Kitchen • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sticky Toffee Silicone Printed Oven Mitt & Pot Holder, Cotton Terry Kitchen Dish Towel & Dishcloth, Yellow, 9 Piece Set • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Rubber Backed Mat 18" x 31" Yellow & Ivory Floral Damask Doormat Accent Non-Slip Rug - Rana Collection Kitchen Dining Living Hallway Bathroom Pet Entry Rugs RAN2089-12 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Deluxe Chrome-plated Steel Small Dish Drainers (Black) • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87
KUKPO 7 Piece Measuring Spoon Set: 6 Weighing Spoons & A Measuring Stick For Dry And Liquid Ingredients - Colorful Silicone Non-Slip Handles With Ergonomic Grip - Professional Kitchen Utensils • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
DII 100% Cotton, Machine Washable, Ultra Absorbant, Basic Everyday 12 x 12" Terry Kitchen Dish Cloths, Windowpane Design, Set of 6- Yellow • Amazon Business $6.62 1 $6.62
Rubbermaid Commercial Products FG321000CLR 1 Cup Bouncer Measuring Cup • Amazon Business $5.56 1 $5.56

Materials cost

$495.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$532.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.04

Total project goal

$626.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $626.92

5 Donors

-$546.20

Donations toward project cost

-$469.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.06

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.73

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