Help me give my students fun and exciting way to learn literacy through using IPads in a small group setting.
$2,634 goal
This project expired on August 11, 2025.
This project expired on August 11, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Empowering TK Students with iPads
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students are some of the most curious, enthusiastic learners you’ll ever meet.
With wide eyes and boundless energy, they approach each day with a sense of wonder, eager to explore the world around them. At this critical stage of development, their minds are like sponges—ready to absorb new information, ask questions, and try new things.
Providing iPads as a learning tool helps nurture that natural curiosity. With educational apps, interactive stories, and engaging activities at their fingertips, students can learn at their own pace while building foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving. iPads also support different learning styles, making it easier for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners to thrive.
Beyond academics, iPads encourage creativity and collaboration. TK students can draw, build digital stories, record their voices, and share their ideas with classmates—all of which helps boost confidence and communication skills.
For these young learners, iPads aren't just screens—they're windows into a bigger, more exciting world of discovery. When used thoughtfully, technology like this can amplify their love of learning and help set the stage for long-term academic success.
Nearly all 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
16 students impacted
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