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Pre-K Shake and Bake

My students need a refrigerator and a convection oven for our Pre-K classroom.

  • $268 goal

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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 Students

In Pre-K, we love to shake and bake, especially during holidays and for units on such topics as apples and pumpkins. I want to be able to give my students all of these wonderful experiences, but I need some help so we can make healthy smoothie shakes and bake some healthy treats.

My class is made up of 18 lovable three and four year old boys and girls.

My little ones are curious, imaginative, loving, creative, honest, and cute. The community is diverse and considerably lower income. The children I teach are all eager to learn and are enthusiastic. My classroom is comprised of children who are learning English and also with children who have different disabilities. I have found that the best way to teach all early childhood students is through hands-on experiences like cooking and baking. Hands-on cooking activities help children develop confidence in their abilities. For example, they will learn to follow directions and use thinking skills to problem solve. In Pre-K, we are always working on fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination. We will work on these skills when the children chop, beat, crack ,mash, knead, squeeze, spread, and mix. By following recipes, the children will organize ingredients, follow a sequence, and carry out directions.

My Project

Cooking and baking will require a few appliances that I do not have in my classroom. We are in need of a refrigerator and a convection oven. With these items, we will be able to bake different types of treats such as pumpkin bread and apple pie. My little ones will learn to follow recipes and measure ingredients. They will also be introduced to rolling pins, whisks, apple corers, and muffin pans. For many of the children, this may be their first experience using these kitchen utensils. The children will enjoy these experiences and they will have so many wonderful memories. In Pre-K, we often tie literature with an art project. With these new appliances, I will be able to incorporate a fun, engaging cooking or baking experience. This hands-on cooking experience will be totally connected to the stories we will be reading together in class. Cooking and baking lessons will incorporate literacy, math, social studies and science all at the same time! We will also learn about healthy eating!

My students eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom and that is why we desperately need a refrigerator to keep their milk fresh.

Research has shown that a child's first three years is critical for the development of language, attention span, social skills, and problem solving capabilities. If we had a convection oven and a refrigerator in our classroom, we would be able to achieve these goals. Cooking is not only a fun, engaging activity for children, but one that can be used as a teaching tool.

Mrs. Kelly Archer Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cuisinart - 0.6 Cu. Ft. Convection Toaster Oven - Stainless Steel • Best Buy for Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Daewoo - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator - White • Best Buy for Business $87.06 1 $87.06

Materials cost

$187.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$227.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.12

Total project goal

$267.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $267.46

2 Donors

-$133.73

Donations toward project cost

-$113.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.06

match offer

-$133.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$113.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.06

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 $0.00

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