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Mrs. Poteet from Jacksonville, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self Sufficiency Through Cooking!

Help me give my students the life skills needed to be independent and self sufficient!

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expires Nov 22

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My students are amazing and push me to be my best in the classroom! My students are working daily on their life skills to help them become more independent and self sufficient. A majority of my students would like to live on their own after high school and currently lack a crucial skills to do so, the ability to cook. The stand mixer will help my students who are unable to grasp or hold things be included. The griddle will help as students practice cooking. The laminator and pouches will help students keep their recipes clean and reusable.

Mrs. Poteet
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator • Blick Art Materials $55.73 1 $55.73
Dash Stand Mixer (Electric Mixer for Everyday Use): 6 Speed Stand Mixer with 3 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl, Dough Hooks & Mixer Beaters for Dressings, Frosting, Meringues & More - Aqua • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
BELLA Electric Griddle with Crumb Tray - Smokeless Indoor Grill, Nonstick Surface, Adjustable Temperature Control Dial & Cool-touch Handles, 10" x 16", Black • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37

Materials cost

$150.08

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.24

Total project goal

$228.28

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Total project goal

 $228.28

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 $228.28

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