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IPads For Impact. Exploring Hunger Around the World.

Help me give my students a more deeper understanding of hunger around the world!

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  • $574 still needed thanks to a match offer

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Teaching Kindergarten Students About World Hunger with iPads

Introducing kindergarten students to the issue of world hunger can be challenging, but technology like iPads provides an engaging and interactive way to help young learners understand this important topic.

With their touchscreens, vibrant visuals, and educational apps, iPads make learning more accessible, especially for young children who benefit from visual and hands-on experiences.

Using iPads, teachers can introduce students to the concept of hunger through age-appropriate videos, interactive maps, and storytelling apps. For example, digital storybooks can depict children from different parts of the world, helping students relate to others who may not have enough food. Interactive games can teach them about nutrition, farming, and food distribution in a way that is both fun and educational.

Additionally, iPads can connect students with global initiatives. Virtual field trips allow them to see food programs in action, while video calls with organizations or individuals working to fight hunger can make the issue more real and relatable. Even simple activities like drawing pictures of healthy meals on an iPad can spark conversations about food scarcity and gratitude.

By integrating iPads into lessons about world hunger, educators can foster empathy and social awareness in young children. These tools help create meaningful learning experiences that inspire students to care about and contribute to a better world from an early age.

My kindergarten class of 31 students is a whirlwind of energy, curiosity, and constant movement. From the moment they walk through the door. Throughout the day, the classroom is filled with laughter, questions, and the occasional outburst of emotions as these young learners navigate their feelings and social interactions. My future leaders approach each day with positive affirmation, and ideas on how they can make each day a productive day.

Mrs. Mitchell Learn Charter School - Campbell Grades PreK-2

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Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $499.00 2 $998.00
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00

Materials cost

$1,347.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,397.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$246.56

Total project goal

$1,643.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,643.76

4 Donors

-$435.00

Donations toward project cost

-$369.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.25

DonorsChoose Board Member W. Kamau Bell match offer

-$62.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$53.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.38

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 $1,146.27

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