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Mrs. Ardine from Sylmar, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Get Cooking in Pre-K!

Help me give my students a kitchen play set, to provide endless opportunities for imaginative play, social interaction, and cognitive development.

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My Project

My Pre-K classroom is a buzzing hive of young minds eager to explore and learn. To spark their curiosity and develop essential life skills, I am requesting a kitchen play set. This hands-on learning tool will provide endless opportunities for imaginative play, social interaction, and cognitive development.

With a kitchen set, my students will have the chance to:

* Develop language skills: Engage in pretend play scenarios, using descriptive language to enhance their vocabulary.

* Strengthen fine motor skills: Practice pouring, stirring, and other kitchen-related tasks, improving hand-eye coordination.

* Foster social skills: Collaborate with classmates during pretend cooking and mealtime activities.

* Explore math and science concepts: Learn about measurement, counting, and food groups through play.

This kitchen set will be a valuable addition to our classroom, creating a stimulating environment where children can learn and grow together. I am excited to watch my students' imaginations soar as they embark on culinary adventures!

By providing a kitchen play set with accessories, I will create a rich learning environment that promotes holistic child development. My students will benefit from enhanced language skills, improved fine motor coordination, strengthened social abilities, and a deeper understanding of math and science concepts.

Thank you for your support in helping me create a dynamic and engaging learning experience for my Pre-K students!

Mrs. Ardine Harding Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Sylmar, CA 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 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Children's Wooden Kitchen Stove for Commercial or Home Use - Safe, Kid Friendly Design (MKDP001) • Quill.com $152.09 1 $152.09
Melissa & Doug Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Pretend Play Kitchen Set for Kids (8 pcs) - Kids Kitchen Accessories Set, Toy Pots And Pans For Kids Kitchen, Cooking Toys For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Materials cost

$176.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.68

Total project goal

$264.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $264.51

7 Donors

-$249.82

Donations toward project cost

-$216.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.49

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.69

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 $0.00

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