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Ms. Linda from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking in the Classroom: Life Skills for High School Students

Help me give my students kitchen equipment and tools to work on functional life skills and more that will support them now and beyond high school.

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My Project

Kitchen safety and cooking are essential adult skills that, when taught, becomes a means AND an end to learning and performing a myriad of life skills. I am an occupational therapist who supports autistic students in accessing their academic environment as well as learning life skills and community living skills that will support them in transitioning from high school to the world beyond. When learning how to cook, we work on a wide range of skills before we even enter a kitchen; for example, making a shopping list, navigating in the community to get to the grocery store, finding items in a store, communication skills, navigating through diverse sensory environments, and money management to name a few. The task of cooking further supports skills in planning, organization, sequencing, time management, safety awareness, and problem solving. The end result of feeling pride and satisfaction in making a meal or tasty treat is also an incredibly motivating avenue for learning important life skills and fostering positive mental health.

These kitchen tools and equipment will provide my students with the ability to practice a wide range of skills that would otherwise only be taught through discussion, which does not fully capture the rich learning opportunities that experience provides.

The durability of these products will allow for long-lasting use for many years to come, giving many more future students the opportunity to benefit.

The learning opportunities that cooking will allow for before, during, and after the activity itself stretch wide and far. Please consider supporting this project and look out for some future Michelin star chefs in the making!

Ms. Linda PS 295 the Studio School of Art & Culture Grades 9-12

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Breville - the Smart Oven Pro Convection Toaster Oven - Brushed Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $240.67 1 $240.67
Hi Temp Mixing Spoons • Nasco $7.86 7 $55.02
WEPSEN Mixing Bowls Set, 27PCS Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl with Lid Set, Large Nesting Bowls 7, 4.5, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5QT, Measuring Cups and Spoons Baking Utensils Metal Bowl for Kitchen Prep • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Elite Gourmet EKT719 Dual Volt 110-220V, Travel Double Wall Insulated Cool-Touch, 0.6L Electric Kettle, Stainless Steel Interior, Hinged-Locking Lid, Retractable Handle, Auto Shut-Off, Boil Dry, Black • Amazon Business $22.74 1 $22.74
Gibson 80057.20 Montiero Stainless Steel 20-Piece Flatware Set • Quill.com $18.59 1 $18.59
Digital Kitchen Timers, Visual timers Large LED Display Magnetic Countdown Countup Timer for Classroom Cooking Fitness Baking Studying Teaching, Easy for Kids and Seniors Black • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Amazon Basics Nonstick Round Muffin Baking Pan, 12 Cups, Set of 2, Gray, 13.9x10.55x1.22" • Amazon Business $15.87 1 $15.87
sungwoo Silicone Oven Mitts, Durable Heat Resistant Oven Gloves with Quilted Liner Non-Slip Textured Grip Perfect for BBQ, Baking, Cooking and Grilling - 1 Pair 13.8 Inch Black • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Winco Utility Tong with Rubber Tip and Locking Ring, 7-Inch • Amazon Business $14.86 1 $14.86
Amazon Basics Aluminum Foil, 250 Sq Ft, pack of 1 (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Walfos Silicone Trivets for Hot Pots and Pans - Heat Resistant Hot Pads for Kitchen Counter- Multi-Purpose & Versatile Trivet Mat - Long-Lasting & Flexible Silicone Hot Pad • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Farberware 2 Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set, 9 x 13 Inch and 11 x 16 Inch, Translucent Gray and Aqua • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
X3 Powder-Free Nitrile Gloves Latex Free Medium Black 100/Box (BX344100) • Staples $9.46 1 $9.46
Wilton Advance Select Premium Non-Stick Square Cake Pan, Steel, Silver, 9 x 9-Inch • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
TAORISH 4 Pcs Kids Knife Set, Nylon Kitchen Knife with Crinkle Cutter, Serrated Edges Plastic Toddler Chef Knife for Real Cooking & Cutting Fruit Bread • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Seventh Generation Disinfectant All-Purpose Cleaner, Lemongrass Citrus, 26 Oz. (22810) • Quill.com $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$511.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$555.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.94

Total project goal

$652.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $652.95

7 Donors

-$387.75

Donations toward project cost

-$337.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.66

match offer

-$256.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$217.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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