I started teaching 30 years ago. Learning and the digital age has brought so many changes to education. Who would have thought teaching and learning would be happening this way?
I teach an amazing class of 22 wonderful first graders.
There are 13 boys and 9 girls who come from a diverse, urban setting. Many come from homes that are financially challenged and cannot provide the basic school supplies. We are a group that loves to read, draw, and get involved in our daily school activities in class.
My Project
With the onset of COVID-19, my district has turned to one-to-one technology. My classroom will now have iPads for each student. Paper and pencil will be used some, but iPads will equally be in use. My students will need stylus pens to use with the iPads so they can continue to practice like a pen to help develop their fine motor grip.
These will be used on a daily basis and be a huge aid in our education.
Using a stylus helps students develop fine motor skills they use while writing. Using a stylus on the iPad is similar to pencil and paper, except digital.
Another item I am requesting is a card to Teachers Pay Teachers to help purchase resources and activities for my students. The resources available on Teachers Pay Teachers are subject-based, grade-level appropriate, current, relevant, and engaging for students. I want to do anything possible that will help support my students' academic needs and boost their confidence.
More than half 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
Active Stylus Pen Compatible with Apple iPad, Homagical 1.5mm Fine Point Digital Stylus Pen, Rechargeable Capacitive Digital Stylus for Touch Screen Devices (Glove &Pen Bag Included)
• Amazon Business
$14.59
25
$364.75
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers
• Teachers Pay Teachers
$100.00
1
$100.00
Materials cost
$464.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.88
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$523.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$92.40
Total project goal
$616.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$616.00
1 Donor
-$205.33
Donations toward project cost
-$174.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$30.80
match offer
-$410.67
Match offer toward project cost
-$349.07
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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