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Ms. Pia 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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Garden to Kitchen Initiative

Help me give my students opportunities to prepare simple recipes using induction cooktop, wok and cookware. The ice maker will give them the chance to make healthy drinks.

  • $985 goal

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My Project

My students are learning to be more independent. They are currently working towards developing life skills to foster their self-esteem and competence in performing activities for daily living. My students have multiple disabilities. They attend classes in an occupational training center. Despite the physical and cognitive challenges each student faces each day, my staff and I work to provide both hands-on opportunities to build their comprehension and ability to employ compensatory strategies. Since the students may experience difficulty in following or understanding instructional requests, exercises feature regular review and repetition.

Our lessons are delivered in an engaging and interesting fashion, in the form of fun-filled, relevant exercises that build critical life skills and provide experiences for our students to participate in age-appropriate, functional manner like cooking, gardening, composting and cleaning.

The efficacy of my instruction is increased when lessons are presented in a multidisciplinary, thematic and FUNctional way. Students benefit from utilizing concrete objects, adapted learning materials and equipment as well as by tackling daily living challenges. In a Science themed unit celebrating the locavore movement, students will use garden tools to plant a variety of vegetables to be used in our class cooking exercises. Meal planning and preparation will be addressed in Math. Kitchen utensils and equipment such as induction wok and ice maker will enhance my students' experience in preparing healthy meals. Bucket and sweep set will provide students with first hand experience tools to perform everyday household chores.

In sum, the use of tools and equipment will promote a strong foundation in functional life skills that will serve to enhance both cognitive development and emotional well-being of students with multiple impairments.

Ms. Pia PS 721K Occupational Training Center 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.

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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

20 students impacted 24donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nuwave Mosaic Induction Wok, Precise Temp Controls from 100°F to 575°F in 5°F, Wok Hei, Infuse Complex Charred Aroma & Flavor, 3 Watts 600,900 & 1500, Authentic 14-inch Carbon Steel Wok Included,Black • Amazon Business $191.84 1 $191.84
Nuwave Bravo XL Pro Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill Combo, 2024 New Ultra-Fast Convection System, 35% Crispier, 2X More Even, 142 Presets, 50-500F, Smarter Probe, PFAS Free, 30QT, Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
Nuwave Pro Chef Induction Cooktop, NSF-Certified, Commercial-Grade, Portable, Powerful 1800W, Large 8” Heating Coil, 94 Temp Settings 100°F - 575°F in 5°F, Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass Surface • Amazon Business $150.14 1 $150.14
Nuwave 7pc Cookware Set Healthy Duralon Blue Ceramic Nonstick Coated, Diamond Infused Scratch-Resistant, PFAS Free, Oven Safe, Induction Ready & Evenly Heats, Tempered Glass Lids & Stay-Cool Handle • Amazon Business $116.99 1 $116.99
Frigidaire EFIC123-SS Counter Top Maker, Produces 26 pounds Ice per Day, Stainless Steel, Stainless • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
SATINIOR 8 Sets Apron Chef Hat Set Adult Apron with Pockets Adjustable Chef Hat and Apron Set Women Men Chef Costume for Cook(Classic Colors,8 Sets) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
JOYMOOP Mop and Bucket with Wringer Set for Home, Flat Mop and Bucket System, Mops for Floor Cleaning and Wall Cleaner, with 3 Reusable Microfiber Mop Pads • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$794.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.68

Total project goal

$984.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $984.52

22 Donors

-$937.75

Donations toward project cost

-$836.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.77

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