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Mrs. Bellucci from Hartford, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Cook Up Learning: Support Our Pretend Restaurant Initiative

Help me give my students a recipe for success with a Pretend Restaurant Learning Center!

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $546 goal

My Project

Please consider funding the establishment of a Pretend Restaurant Learning Center for under-resourced children in my classroom. This center aims to create an engaging and educational environment that will help young learners develop essential skills.

The Pretend Restaurant Learning Center will provide my classroom with the opportunity to learn:

1. Math Skills Development: Through activities like counting money, measuring ingredients, and setting tables, children will practice basic math concepts in a fun and practical way.

2. Cultural Awareness: Introducing various cuisines and customs will foster an appreciation for diversity and inclusivity among children.

3. Understanding Community Roles: By simulating a restaurant environment, children will learn about different jobs in their community and the importance of teamwork.

4. Real-World Connections: This immersive experience will help children connect classroom learning to real-life situations, making education more relevant and engaging.

The Pretend Restaurant Learning Center is expected to significantly enhance the educational experiences of under-resourced children, providing them with valuable skills for their futures. Support in funding this initiative would make a meaningful difference in my classroom.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to empower young learners.

Mrs. Bellucci Noah Webster Microsociety School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Hartford, CT 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Star Diner Restaurant, 35 x 43-1/2 x 23 Inches - Wood • School Specialty $329.96 1 $329.96

Materials cost

$329.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $98.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.86

Total project goal

$545.76

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