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Mrs. Arguelles from Baltimore, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking for Life Skills Success

Help me give my students kitchen-safe tools tailored to their needs. These tools will allow my students to practice cooking safely while accommodating their unique abilities.

  • $3,521 goal

This project expired on April 28, 2025.

This project expired on April 28, 2025.

My Project

Cooking is a vital life skill that fosters independence, confidence, and self-sufficiency. For my students with special needs, learning to prepare meals not only builds practical skills, but also enhances their motor abilities, decision-making, and understanding of sequences and processes.

To create a safe and engaging learning environment, I am seeking support to provide kitchen-safe tools tailored to their needs.

These tools will allow my students to practice cooking safely while accommodating their unique abilities. The items we need include:

Apron Sets: To teach cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Oven Mittens: To ensure safety while handling hot items.

Spatulas, Rolling Pins, and Whisks: For practicing mixing, rolling, and other basic cooking techniques.

Safe Knives: Designed to prevent injuries while allowing students to chop and slice with confidence.

Measuring Cups and Spoons: For practicing accuracy and learning about measurements.

Party Mats: To keep workstations clean and organized during activities.

These tools will provide my students with a hands-on opportunity to develop essential life skills in a fun and supportive way.

Mrs. Arguelles Claremont School 307 Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

47 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gibson Home Rockaway 12-Piece Dinnerware Set Service for 4, Grey Matte - • Amazon Business $39.24 50 $1,962.00
Farberware Color 9-Piece Plastic Measuring Cups and Spoons Set • Amazon Business $12.57 10 $125.70
BLACK+DECKER Crisp 'N Bake Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, 12 in 1 Countertop Convection Oven Cooks Food Fast, Fits a Whole Pizza or 6 Toast Slices, French Doors with Stainless Steel Finish • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
ARCLIBER Oven Mitts 1 Pair of Quilted Terry Cloth Cotton Lining,Extra Long Professional Classic Oven Mitt Heat Resistant Kitchen Oven Gloves,16 Inch • Amazon Business $13.01 8 $104.08
Teacher Created Resources Play Money Tray (TCR20960) • Amazon Business $24.60 3 $73.80
Kitzini Silicone Baking Mat Set, Non-Stick Silicone Mats for Baking, 4 Half Baking Sheets, BPA Free, Professional Grade Silicon Baking Sheet, Silicone Baking Mats for Cookies, Macarons & Pastry • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Chef Craft Easy to Read Plastic, Measuring Cup Set, 10 piece set, Blue • Amazon Business $5.86 8 $46.88
Umite Chef 22Pcs Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids, Stainless Steel Nesting Mixing Bowls Set for Baking, Prepping, Non-slip Silicone Bottom, Colorful Bowls with Kitchen Gadgets for Mixing, Serving • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Silicone Spatulas, 8.5 inch Small Rubber Spatula Seamless One Piece Design Heat Resistant Non-Stick Flexible Scrapers Baking Mixing Tool (5 Pieces) • Amazon Business $14.50 3 $43.50
49-Piece Silverware Set with Organizer, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Flatware for 8, Cutlery Utensil Sets with Steak Knives, Rust-proof, Mirror Polished, Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
CHENGU 6 Pcs chefs hat and apron Chef Apron Set Kitchen Apron and Chef Hat Christmas Adjustable Apron with Pocket Butcher Hat Baker Costume Kitchen Apron for Men and Women(Red, Dark Green, Navy) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
10 Pcs Small Rolling Pin Kids 9 Inch Mini Rolling Pin Silicone Wooden Rolling Pins Baking 5 Colors Non Stick Kids Rolling Pin with Wooden Handle for Kitchen Dough Cookie Pastry Fondant Cake • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
KEGOUU Oven Mitts and Pot Holders 6pcs Set, Kitchen Oven Glove High Heat Resistant 500 Degree Extra Long Oven Mitts and Potholder with Non-Slip Silicone Surface for Cooking (Grey) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Walfos Whisk, Silicone Whisk Heat Resistant (480°F) Kitchen Whisks Set of 4- Professional Whisks For Cooking Non Scratch, Balloon Egg Wisk Perfect for Frothing, Blending, Beating • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Yinkin 20 Pcs Kids Plastic Knife Set with Cutting Board Toddler Knife Tools, Including 10 Child Safe Knife 10 Kids Chopping Board Kids Cooking Utensils for Cooking Club, Preschool (Fresh,Classic) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
10 Pieces Kitchen Silicone Whisk for Cooking -Colorful Stainless Steel Dough Whisk,Non Stick Hand Tiny Balloon Wire Whisk, Milk egg Frother Blending Whisking Beating Stirring Baking • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Leking 3 Pcs Kids Kitchen Knife, Plastic Serrated Edges Kids Knife Set for Cooking and Cutting Cakes, Fruits and Veggies, Perfectly Safe for Toddler Chef Knife Set for Kids Real Cooking • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$2,755.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $165.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,992.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$528.09

Total project goal

$3,520.59

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