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Mrs. Jimenez from Salinas, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dash & Dot are the Secret to Coding for Kids

My students need a Dash and Dot Robot Wonder Pack combined with an iPad Air.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jimenez's classroom raised $791

This project is fully funded

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My Students

We are located in a high-needs area of California, where most of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Our students face many challenges that affect their learning, such as gang violence and homelessness. To add to the challenges, my first graders are affected by the digital divide and are at a disadvantage when it comes to technology. Despite all these odds, my students are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

"Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think." -Steve Jobs.

As the Math and Science teacher, I team teach 48 curious minds. I am committed to closing the technological gap for my first graders by providing them exposure and opportunities to engage with technology. Through Dash & Dot robots, my students will have access to innovative technology and this experience will help them be better prepared for our digital world, which is rapidly changing.

My Project

With Dash & Dot, my first grade students will be able to learn the language of code. Using an iPad Air, students are able to communicate with Dash & Dot robots to make them do a variety of activities such as navigate through mazes, write and draw, dance, play music or make them do anything that their little minds can come up with! The idea is to teach my students how to code through play, helping both increase their understanding and interest in technology. We have already began exploring coding through code.org, and my students are loving it! Now, with Dash & Dot my students can take what they have learned and see it in action.

My goal is to work towards closing the digital divide by providing my students access to technology.

It is my hope that exposure to this technology will inspire them to do great things and will encourage them to want to seek a STEM career. These robots will provide my students the opportunity to learn real-world skills like collaboration, teamwork, and communication as they code together. But most importantly, my students will have so much fun learning and being creative as they explore this innovative technology. I'm sure the impacts of Dash & Dot will be long felt and life changing for my first graders.

Mrs. Jimenez Boronda Meadows Elementary School 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.

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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

23 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Air MD785LL/B (16GB, Wi-FI, Black with Space Gray) • Amazon Business $300.00 1 $300.00
Wonder Workshop Dash & Dot Robot Wonder Pack • Amazon Business $279.99 1 $279.99

Materials cost

$579.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$671.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.55

Total project goal

$790.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $790.31

12 Donors

-$778.84

Donations toward project cost

-$671.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$107.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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