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Ms. Steadman from Tuscaloosa, AL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Steadman's classroom raised $2,338

iPads: Immersive. Imaginative. Impactful!

Help me give my students iPads with cases to increase learning and fine motor skills through engaging technology that can be tailored to meet individual student needs.

Ms. Steadman Woodland Forrest Elementary School

Tuscaloosa, AL Grades PreK-2

My Students

I just finished my first year teaching Kindergarten! We are a Title I neighborhood school of about 500 students. Our school is a wonderful, family-centered learning environment. We have about three to four classes per grade level -- preschool through 5th grade. There is no place I would rather be teaching!

I was fortunate to teach a beautifully diverse group of kiddos this year, and I cannot wait for year two.

Right now, I am on track to have 20 students, but there's always a chance that it might grow! We do not have teacher aides for Kindergarten -- only for pre-k. This past year I had a mixture of white students, African-American students, and Arab students. Everyday in Kindergarten is busy and never boring, and there are many different needs that must be met for my kindergarten friends. Some come from poverty, some need extra academic help, some need lots and lots of structure, some need to learn the language, and some just need a little extra love. It is my goal as an educator to meet the needs of each and every child that sits in my classroom!

My Project

I am excited to bring these iPads into our classroom for a variety of purposes. In our classroom, I am fortunate to have three desktop computers and five iPads that are used for student learning in centers twice during each school day. We utilize technology throughout each school day, but sometimes we do not have enough devices for each student to work on their specific skills. This prevents me from assigning specific math or reading skills to individual students because they are often sharing the device with another friend. My kindergarten friends are still learning to share, and the computers and iPads can become an area of conflict and frustration for my little friends.

A few more iPad's would save the day in my classroom!

If this project is funded, I will have more devices for students to learn from each day! That means no more sharing (or fighting), AND it also means that I can make sure each student is working on a specific skill that he or she needs to develop. My students love learning from technology because it is engaging and sometimes they do not even realize that they are growing their brains! Because of the touch screens of the iPads, my 5 and 6 year old friends will also increase their fine motor skills through tracing and dragging and tapping. They can also be used as a positive behavior support when my kiddos make good choices!

After attending the Alabama Educators Technology Conference, I learned about numerous resources that will allow my students to be immersed in knowledge and experiences that were not possible before technology! These iPads can increase learning in every single subject area, and I am hopeful that they will find their way to my kinders very soon!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 17 donors

Project tagged as

Tuscaloosa, AL
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Mathematics
Computers & Tablets
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Steadman Woodland Forrest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tuscaloosa, AL View local requests

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

20 students impacted 17donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Apple - iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $329.99 5 $1,649.95

YOUMAKER New iPad 9.7 Case 2018/2017, Heavy Duty Kickstand with Built-in Screen Protector Full-body Shockproof Protective Case Cover for Apple iPad 9.7 inch 2017/2018 5th/6th Gen (Gold/Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 5 $134.95

Materials cost			$1,784.90
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$145.47
3rd party payment processing fee			$26.77
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,987.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$350.67
Total project goal			$2,337.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$2,337.81
12 Donors			-$1,689.00
Donations toward project cost			-$1,443.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$245.85
Matching donations from our partners			-$639.99
Match offers toward project cost			-$543.99
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$96.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

iPads: Immersive. Imaginative. Impactful!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.