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Mrs. Beranek from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Apple: Helping Preschoolers Experience Hands-on and Engaging Learning

Help me give my students the possibilities for creative projects in a more engaging and exciting way than traditional approaches. Bringing education to life for English language learners in preschool with happen with the help of an Apple iPad.

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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 Students

I love my Pre K students so much, they are anxious to learn new things and explore the world around them. When working with young children, especially English language learners, it is important to create a print rich in environment along with visual cues to support the development of pre-reading skills.

Imagine being a four or five year old child and having your first school experience be virtual instead of in an environment where you can experience hands-on learning.

I want to be able to provide a learning experience for my students the best way I can, even if it has to be done online for now.

My Project

Teaching remotely with preschoolers can be tricky, to say the least. Having an iPad will help me manage multiple devices with ease.

I can use the iPad as a document camera to integrate physical objects into the lessons which might otherwise not have been possible, providing learning experiences simply by sharing my screen with students.

The iPad can also be a visual tool when showing my English language learners step-by-step directions, experiments, or observational drawing lessons. I can use the iPad as a whiteboard for Google Meet. When I mirror my iPad, I will be able to model to the students certain learning objectives or writing concepts that we would be working on that day. Although this technology tool will help me tremendously while teaching remotely, an iPad is also the optimal tool to use for early childhood assessments when we get back into the classroom. Teachers need to provide anecdotal documentation along with pictures or videos of the students engaging in intentional learning activities. IPads are small and easily accessible when having to walk around the classroom to observe students learning. For children who lack language skills or fine motor skills, this iPad will be a great tool for them to use during small group instruction as well. Children can learn how to type, practice multi-touch navigation, and problem solve. This technology would benefit our classroom both virtually and when we are able to get back into the classroom, which will hopefully be soon.

Mrs. Beranek Morrill Math & Science Speciality School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Gold • Best Buy Education $577.95 1 $577.95
Apple Pencil (1st Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $99.99 1 $99.99
Apple - USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter - White • Best Buy Education $69.00 1 $69.00
Smart Cover for Apple 10.5'iPad Pro, iPad Air, 10.2'(8th Generation) and 10.2'(7th Generation) - Pink Sand • Best Buy Education $49.00 1 $49.00

Materials cost

$795.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$837.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.86

Total project goal

$985.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $985.74

1 Donor

-$492.87

Donations toward project cost

-$418.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.93

match offer

-$492.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$418.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.93

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 $0.00

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