Tucked away between public housing, private homes, a high school, and the subway sits a wonderful Title One school. The children in my class come from very diverse socioeconomic households which include everything from "traditional" families to foster family homes to those who struggle with homelessness. We are a very diverse school with many different backgrounds in one. Many students come in not speaking any English and some parents require translators to communicate. This year, my children have the option of learning at home and I am here to help!
"All kids need a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them." Magic Johnson.
As for my children, some have disabilities varying from physical and cognitive delays, to children who receive an array of services. From the moment they walk into the classroom, it is transformed. They enter eager, full of the desire to learn the answers to a million burning questions, and have so many things to share. It is then that our classroom transforms into a curious, exciting, and warm place to be!
My Project
Going back a few years ago, I have taken it upon myself to purchase various educational apps like Brainpop, Starfall and others that I knew my Kindergarten children were into that year. All which teach reading, literacy and math in a fun way. However the past few years my school has been purchasing a school wide subscription for these apps as well as one that I have found to be great for both teachers and children. iReady helps the children who are ahead continue on that path while also assisting those who require a bit more practice. As for me, it provides more than just a snapshot of where my children are but also provides me with lessons and intervention for each child.
Adding FUN to learning creates the best educational experience possible-T Chilver.
My children LOVE these apps along with our CALM, MUSIC and GoNoodle apps. We use them for learning about mindfulness, breathing and dance breaks. The only problem is that 8 of our iPads no longer update causing us not to be able to use them along with many apps. By adding this iPad and the cases I will be able to give another child the SAME opportunity as their peers. The added case will keep another iPad we have protected as its case is cracked. My goal is to keep the children in my community all learning on the same playing field with the same materials as their peers. Remember although these children may be MY students they are OUR future!
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Silver
• Best Buy Education
$332.26
1
$332.26
Rantice iPad 9th Generation Case, iPad 8th Generation Case, iPad 7th Generation Case, Hybrid Shockproof Rugged Drop Protection Cover with Kickstand for iPad 10.2'' 2021/2020/2019 Released Purple+Black
• Amazon Business
$18.98
1
$18.98
Cantis Case for ipad 9th Generation/iPad 8th Generation/iPad 7th Generation, Slim Heavy Duty Shockproof Rugged Protective Case with Built-in Stand for iPad 10.2 inch 2021/2020/2019, Red
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Materials cost
$369.23
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.54
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$404.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$71.43
Total project goal
$476.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$476.20
5 Donors
-$227.07
Donations toward project cost
-$211.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.31
match offer
-$227.07
Match offer toward project cost
-$193.01
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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