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Mrs. Hobson from Tempe, AZ is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPad Minis for my Minis!

My students need iPads, cases, and headphones.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hobson's classroom raised $1,319

This project is fully funded

My Students

My class is filled with Kindergarteners who are eager to learn. We have 10 boys and 14 girls, ages range from 4-5. We are a diverse group all residing in Tempe and Mesa Arizona. Some have what they need and some lack the necessities. We are part of a Title 1 school meaning most of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch. We enjoy dancing, singing and moving when we learn. We like to learn using hands on materials and the latest technology.

My Project

My iPads will allow me to differentiate for my students who need the extra support in reading and math. I hope to use applications like ABCMouse.com and Starfall to help strengthen their reading and math skills. These applications allow me to customize a learning platform on an individual level while keeping them engaged to the highest level.

I also plan to use our iPads for enrichment and extension activities for my students who rank higher than the average student.

iPads allow students to deepen their understanding of new concepts we've learned. My "higher" students thrive using technology because educational applications are designed to assess as they learn and push them as they perfect certain skill sets.

My classroom iPads will reach each and every student in my classroom, not just those students who need extra support. I plan to use our iPads for small group instruction for math and reading. During my small group time I get to work with each and every student every day on fine tuning their reading skills.

Mrs. Hobson Curry 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 three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Mini MF432LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi, Space Gray) (Certified Refurbished) • Amazon Business $219.00 4 $876.00
Snug Play+ Kids Headphones Volume Limiting and Audio Sharing Port (Aqua) • Amazon Business $17.95 4 $71.80
iPad mini 4 Case,Apple iPad Mini 4 Case, BENTOBEN Full-body Bling Rhinestone 3 IN 1[Silicone&PC] Hybrid Protective Heavy Duty Rugged Shockproof Anti-slip Cover for Apple iPad Mini Mint 4,Green/Grey • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96

Materials cost

$1,003.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$71.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,120.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.75

Total project goal

$1,318.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,318.34

2 Donors

-$1,318.34

Donations toward project cost

-$1,120.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$197.75

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$0.00

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