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Ms. Sophea from Long Beach, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging Early Learning Through Technology: A Laptop for Preschool Success

Help me give my students a laptop to boost learning, creativity, communication, and early developmental skills.

  • $1,494 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

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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 Project

Preschool is a critical time in a child’s development, setting the foundation for lifelong learning and success. In today’s digital world, access to technology is essential for enhancing early literacy, numeracy, creativity, and communication skills. We are seeking support through DonorsChoose to provide a dedicated laptop for our preschool classroom. This tool will not only empower our young learners but also support families and educators in creating a more enriched, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Purpose of the Laptop Donation:

A laptop in our preschool classroom will open doors to interactive learning, early literacy, and personalized development. It will help children build foundational skills through engaging educational programs while allowing the teacher to plan, assess, and communicate more effectively with families. Parents will stay connected and supported in their child’s learning journey. This simple tool will create lasting benefits—enhancing developmental growth, classroom instruction, and home-school connections. With your help, we can give our young learners the technology they need to thrive.

Benefits to Children:

• Enhanced Learning Opportunities: The laptop will support interactive software that fosters cognitive development, early literacy, and numeracy skills in fun and engaging ways.

Benefits to Families:

• Parent Engagement: Families will be invited to participate in digital activities and receive resources to support learning at home, creating a cohesive support system around the child.

• Access to Resources: Teachers can use the laptop to connect families with early intervention services, language supports, and community programs.

Benefits to the Classroom and Teacher:

• Instructional Planning and Assessment: The laptop will streamline lesson planning, data collection, and student assessments, giving teachers more time to focus on direct interaction with students.

• Inclusive Learning: Teachers can use adaptive technology and learning apps to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with developmental delays or learning differences.

Ms. Sophea Whittier Head Start Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Long Beach, 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lenovo - Yoga 7i 2-in-1 - Copilot+ PC - 16" 2K Touchscreen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Luna Grey • Best Buy Education $1,120.01 1 $1,120.01

Materials cost

$1,120.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$102.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,269.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$223.99

Total project goal

$1,493.28

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