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Mrs. Nagato from Hilo, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teaching Preschoolers Math and Language Arts Through Cooking

Help me give my students an oven, microwave and cooking supplies to help us to learn math and language arts through cooking. Thank you

  • $897 goal

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Mrs. Nagato has another project! Donate to Supporting Social-Emotional Growth and Creativity in Preschool to help her classroom.

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My Project

The objective of this project is to teach preschoolers fundamental math and language arts skills through engaging and hands-on cooking activities. By integrating cooking into the curriculum, we aim to provide an interactive learning experience that promotes cognitive development, literacy, and numeracy in young children.

Early childhood education is crucial for setting the foundation for lifelong learning.

Traditional teaching methods may not fully engage young learners or address diverse learning styles. Cooking offers a multisensory approach to learning, making abstract concepts tangible and easier to understand. This project will help bridge the gap by incorporating practical, real-life applications of math and language arts in a fun and engaging way.

Goals and Objectives:

Goal 1: Enhance preschoolers' understanding of basic math concepts.

Objective 1.1: Teach counting, measurement, and fractions through cooking activities.

Goal 2: Improve preschoolers' language arts skills.

Objective 2.1: Expand vocabulary through cooking-related terms and activities.

Objective 2.2: Foster listening and comprehension skills through recipe reading and following instructions.

Cooking Classes: Three times monthly cooking sessions where children will engage in preparing simple recipes.

Storytime and Cooking: Integrate cooking activities with storytime, where books related to food and cooking are read, followed by related cooking activities.

Math and Language Arts Integration: Develop lesson plans that incorporate math and language arts objectives within cooking activities.

Evaluation:

The success of the project will be evaluated through both qualitative and quantitative measures:

Pre- and Post-Assessments: Assessments to measure improvements in math and language arts skills.

By funding this project, you will help create a dynamic and interactive learning environment for preschoolers, making math and language arts both fun and meaningful through the art of cooking. We believe this innovative approach will have a lasting impact on our young learners, setting them on a path to academic success and lifelong learning.

Thank you

Mrs. Nagato Waiakea 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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ninja DCT402BK 13-in-1 Double Oven with FlexDoor, FlavorSeal & Smart Finish, Rapid Top Oven, Convection and Air Fry Bottom Bake, Roast, Toast, Fry, Pizza More, Black • Amazon Business $299.99 1 $299.99
Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter Technology and Genius Sensor, 1.2 Cubic Foot, 1200W • Amazon Business $268.03 1 $268.03
HODEDAH IMPORT Microwave Cart with One Drawer, Two Doors, and Shelf for Storage, Beech • Amazon Business $102.81 1 $102.81
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs: 100+ Recipes that You'll Love to Cook and Eat • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
365 by Whole Foods Market, Cane Sugar, 64 Ounce • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 5 lb • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$691.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$762.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.52

Total project goal

$896.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $896.82

1 Donor

-$448.41

Donations toward project cost

-$381.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.26

match offer

-$448.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$381.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.26

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