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Mrs. DeClerk from New York, NY is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Differentiating Our Learning!

My students need an iPad & protective case to help them improve their math, writing, & technology skills, A globe to help learn geography & big books to improve literacy.

  • $996 goal

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My Students

I have three different grade levels in one classroom. I am constantly trying to come up with new and fun ways for children to work independently as I work with small groups of students. An iPad would be an engaging way for students to practice many different skills that they need help to improve.

My students are Kindergarten, First and Second graders with a wide range of disabilities.

They are each unique and amazing in their own ways, and they have great potential. They love to use technology and an iPad would keep them motivated and focused. Some of my students come from homes without computers or tablets, and the use of technology in school is the only chance they get. Geography is a main focus in our social studies curriculum, a globe would benefit my students and help them understand the earth and where places are located. Big books are important to build students literacy skills. Since my students have a wide range of disabilities, they have a wide range of learning styles. Big books will help them visually during a classroom read aloud.

My Project

I plan on using the iPad for math practice, writing, reading support (such as audio books), & phonics games. My students love using technology and something that is new and different, they become focused, motivated, &excited about learning when they have the opportunity to try new games, websites, and programs. Because the needs and abilities of my students are so varied, I spend a lot of time with small groups while other students work and practice independently, an iPad will be a special treat for them, & it will help me tremendously. Students in my class are encouraged to select books throughout the day to build their literacy skills, big books will give them an opportunity to read together and use large pictures for context clues. Also, during a read aloud, the large pictures & pages will allow for students to see and identify parts of the story. Geography is an important part of our everyday lives, having a large globe will help my students identify places easier.

An iPad will help keep my students excited, motivated, and engaged.

Big books will also help them become excited, motivated and engaged in reading. A large globe will help them be engaged in learning our earth's geography. Most of my students struggle in one or more areas, and some of them come to me having had difficult school experiences in the past. Anything I can do to help them enjoy learning will make a difference in their learning and success!

Mrs. DeClerk PS 325 Grades PreK-2

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® - iPad® Air with Wi-Fi - 16GB - Silver/White • Best Buy for Business $499.99 1 $499.99
RE470X - Big Book Favorites - Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Kensington - BlackBelt 2nd Degree Rugged Case for Apple® iPad® Air - Red • Best Buy for Business $49.99 1 $49.99
GC292 - Giant Inflatable Classroom Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
BK646 - The Three Billy Goats Gruff Big Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
BK334 - In the Small, Small Pond Big Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $25.99 1 $25.99
BK337 - Chrysanthemum Big Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$803.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.29

Total project goal

$995.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.29

9 Donors

-$946.77

Donations toward project cost

-$846.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$48.52

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 $0.00

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