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Mrs. Childs from Washington, DC is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPads with a Purpose!

My students need 5 iPads, protection plans, and 7 cases to enhance their learning experience. With increased engagement by using technology, students' language and math proficiency will improve.

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My Students

"Technology is the pen and paper of our time" and my kindergarten students are technology natives. This generation is naturally drawn to computers, iPads, and smart phones. My students' engagement is magnified whenever I incorporate technology into my instruction. To be most effective, it is a must!

My 20 amazing kindergarten students are residents of an urban community in Washington, D.C., and despite various conditions in their personal lives, they are eager and super excited about learning daily.

We are a high poverty school with very limited technology resources in the building. Outside of the classroom my students have limited access to technology in their homes. My young learners are naturally inquisitive and drawn to technology. Learning with technology has proven to support their natural love of learning. Students are full of excitement when it is their turn on the one class iPad for 20 students to share. For a workstation during center time, I have one iPad set up with various learning apps. Students are always upset if they were not able to get on within a school day. I have to continually assure students that they will have a turn another day.

My Project

The access to this new technology will foster a positive environment for engaging students and acquiring knowledge across all subjects. The use of 5 additional iPads, protection plans, and 7 cases will increase collaboration between students and creativity while working through different apps. During workstation time for math, reading, and language students will be engaged in different programs to help increase their proficiency levels. This is so critical during this kindergarten year as I am building the foundation for all other grade levels.

iPads will be an effective tool to improve students' scores and increase their motivation to learn.

We can use the iPads to open students' minds to research and explore many topics they may be interested in. We can take virtual tours around the world learning new information. We hope this project will increase the excitement about learning which will translate to increased attendance rate and increased skill performance. I can just picture the level of engagement, and maximized learning time!

Mrs. Childs Savoy Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Mini MF432LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi, Space Gray) (Certified Refurbished) • Amazon Business $210.00 5 $1,050.00
SquareTrade 1-Year Tablet Protection Plan ($200-$250) • Amazon Business $26.92 5 $134.60
Fintie iPad mini 1/2/3 Kiddie Case - Light Weight Shock Proof Convertible Handle Stand Kids Friendly for Apple iPad mini 1 / iPad mini 2 / iPad mini 3, Red • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Vakoo Kids Fun Shockproof Silicone Light Weight Handle Case for iPad Mini 3,iPad Mini Retina Display and iPad Mini (Black/Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
iPad Mini Case, VAKOO iPad Mini 3 2 1 Case Kids Proof Shockproof Drop Proof Soft Silicone Portable Light Weight Handle Case Cover for iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini Retina Display and iPad Mini (Yellow/Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Newstyle PT-901 Shockproof Case with Built-in Handle for iPad Mini, iPad Mini 3rd Generation, iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display - Blue • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
NEWSTYLE Apple iPad Mini Shockproof Case Light Weight Kids Case Super Protection Cover Handle Stand Case for Kids Children For Apple iPad Mini 3rd Gen (2014 Released) / iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display / iPad Mini (Orange) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
NEWSTYLE Apple iPad Mini Shockproof Case Light Weight Kids Case Super Protection Cover Handle Stand Case for Kids Children For Apple iPad Mini 3rd Gen (2014 Released) / iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display / iPad Mini (Green) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
iPad Mini Case,iPad Mini 3 Case,ULAK Three Layer Protective Case for iPad Mini,iPad Mini 2,iPad Mini 3 with Kickstand (Black/Neo Red) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Materials cost

$1,291.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $77.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,417.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$250.22

Total project goal

$1,668.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,668.16

6 Donors

-$1,554.16

Donations toward project cost

-$1,321.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$233.12

match offer

-$114.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.10

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