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Mrs. Nash from New York, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Culinary Classroom Creations

Help me give my students the supplies and opportunities to learn functional kitchen skills!

  • $865 goal

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Mrs. Nash has another project! Donate to We’re Walking on Sunshine! to help her classroom.

$279 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Help my students improve their functional life skills and get hands on experiences following recipes and using various kitchen tools!

Cooking activities for people with special needs can have many benefits, including:

Independence

Cooking can help people with disabilities learn to be more independent and rely less on others.

Nutrition

Cooking can help people with disabilities learn how to prepare healthy meals for themselves.

Sensory exploration

Cooking can engage multiple senses, including touch, smell, sight, and taste.

Fine motor skills

Cooking can help develop fine motor skills, such as pouring, measuring, mixing, and decorating.

Hand-eye coordination

Cooking can help develop hand-eye coordination, which can support other skills like reading, handwriting, and playing sports.

Bilateral coordination

Cooking can help develop bilateral coordination, which is the ability to use both hands together in a coordinated manner.

Self-esteem

Cooking can be a rewarding activity that can boost self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.

Social skills

Cooking groups with friends and family can help teach social skills.

Executive functioning

The function that allows tasks to be planned, sequenced, carried out. Think about making a cup of tea and all the different steps needed to be ordered and carried out.

Planning: The ability to set goals and make plans to achieve them

Organization: The ability to organize information and tasks

Attention: The ability to pay attention and stay focused

Problem solving: The ability to brainstorm solutions and identify the best option

Self-control: The ability to inhibit inappropriate responses and display self-control

Working memory: The ability to use working memory

Sequencing: The ability to sequence tasks

Regulation: The ability to regulate emotions and monitor internal and external stimuli

Mrs. Nash PS M226 Grades 9-12

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.

More about Mrs. Nash

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Nearly all 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
VEVOR Steel AV Cart, 24-42" Height Adjustable Media Cart with Electric Power Cord, 24 x 32" Presentation Cart with 3 shelves, 150 LBS Rolling Projector Cart with and 2 Brakes Suitable for load-bearing • Amazon Business $117.00 1 $117.00
Insignia - .7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - White • Best Buy Education $53.65 1 $53.65
JEWOSTER Non-Sticky Silicone Muffin Pan—Muffin Molder for Muffins and Cupcakes—Cupcake silicone molder—Baking Accessory—12 X Muffin Molders (12-Red+Blue) • Amazon Business $8.08 6 $48.48
Silicone Kids Placemats, Non-Slip Silicon Placemats for Kids Baby Toddlers Childrens, Kids Portable Placemat for Dining Table, 2Pack, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $7.69 6 $46.14
MCIRCO 6 Piece Stainless Steel Baking Sheet with Rack with Silicone Baking Mat Set (2 Pans + 2 Racks + 2 Mats), 17.3 x 13 x 1 Inch Cookie Sheet with Cooling Rack, Easy Clean • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
20 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 $34.99 1 $34.99
WEPSEN 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer, 5 Large Mixing Bowls Set, Handheld Mixers with Whisks Beater, Stainless Steel Metal Nesting Bowl Measuring Cups Spoons Kitchen Cake Blender for Baking Supplies • Amazon Business $34.67 1 $34.67
Hygloss Products Paper Plates - ‎Uncoated White Plate - Use for Foodware, Events, Activities, Crafts Projects and More - Environmentally Friendly - Recyclable and Disposable - 6-Inches - 300 Pack • Amazon Business $15.22 2 $30.44
Komax Extra Large Food Storage Bins with Lids for Cat & Dog (48.6 Cups) – Water & Airtight Container- w/Handles – BPA-Free (13.4” x 9.8” x 7”) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Brentwood Hot Air Popcorn Maker (CRA50051PK82) • Quill.com $24.59 1 $24.59
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Angled Measuring Cup Set – Tritan Renew • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set (Pack of 1),Clear • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Vtopmart Large Food Storage Containers 5.2L / 176oz, 4 Pieces BPA Free Plastic Airtight Canisters for Flour, Sugar, Baking Supplies, Rice with Lids, 4 Measuring Cups and 24 Labels, Black • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Plum Garden 4 pcs kid chopsticks, learning chopsticks helper for kids, training chopsticks with animals for beginners • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
OXO Good Grips Flexible Scoop,White • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
STARUBY Cooking Tongs 9 inches Stainless Steel Kitchen Silicone Serving Tongs Heat Resistant Meat Turner Spatula Tongs Fish Tongs with Locking Handle Joint (Black) • Amazon Business $8.59 2 $17.18
Vankcp 100pcs Disposable Aprons, 24'' x 42'' Plastic Waterproof Apron for Adults Kids Painting Party, Cooking, Housework, Picnic • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Domino Premium Pure Cane Granulated Sugar, 3.5 LB Easy Baking Tub • Amazon Business $13.62 1 $13.62
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $11.99 1 $11.99
Tong Black 13 in L Stainless Steel • Grainger $5.82 2 $11.64
Silicone Spatula Set - 600°F Heat Resistant Rubber Spatulas for Cooking,Baking,Mixing, Silicone Utensil Sets for Nonstick Cookware,BPA-Free,Dishwasher Safe (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
600 Count Rainbow Cupcake Liners Rainbow Cupcake Wrappers Baking Cups Cupcake Liners, Colorful Cake Paper Cup Rainbow Baking Cups for Cake Candy Make Baking Supplies (Vivid Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
MOTYAWN Kids Knife Set of 3 - Firm Grip, Serrated Safe Edges– Colorful Nylon Toddler Cooking Knives to Cut Fruits, Salad, Cake, Lettuce (Yellow/Green/Pink) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 10 pounds • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Simply Organic Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract, 2-Ounce Glass Jar, Certified Organic, Sugar-Free Flavor For Smoothies • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Morton Iodized Salt Shakers - 2 CT • Amazon Business $5.85 1 $5.85
Piping Bag and Tips Cake Decorating and Baking Supplies Kit Includes Cupcake Icing Tips with Pastry Bag • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 Pound • School Specialty $3.44 1 $3.44

Materials cost

$694.01

Vendor shipping charges

$0.34

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$734.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.66

Total project goal

$864.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$864.42

7 Donors

-$843.84

Donations toward project cost

-$734.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.58

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$0.00

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