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Mrs. Lunders from Columbia Hts., MN is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten Techno-Smarties!

My students need access to today's technology with three Apple iTouch devices to reach and exceed their learning goals.

  • $945 goal

This project expired on March 1, 2013.

This project expired on March 1, 2013.

My Students

Many students have access to technology in multiple ways - home computers, cell phones, tablets, gaming systems, and the list goes on. Technology can be a very powerful tool in motivating and teaching young children. However, for students who live in poverty, access to this technology is a luxury.

Many of my students do live in poverty and do not have access to the latest in technology.

Our student population is very diverse - in my classroom alone, there are 7 different languages represented. Located in a first ring suburb of a major metropolitan area, most of my students live below the poverty line, with only a handful above that. Though our community is generally poor, it is very rich in culture and that is clearly evident throughout our school. Parents and volunteers are partners in educating our children. Staff at our school regularly go above and beyond expectations to build relationships with students and families. Having access to the latest technology will give our students the boost they need to be successful in school and ultimately in life.

My Project

I am requesting three Apple iPod Touch devices. These iPods can be used in multiple ways in the classroom! They are the perfect size for kindergarten hands and are extremely motivating for young learners. With the hundreds of educational Apps available, there is almost no limit to what they can do! In the area of literacy, an iPod can help teach letters of the alphabet, letter sounds, sight words, and more. In math, it can teach numbers, quantities, addition, subtraction, shapes, patterns, and so much more. And, by having a set of three of these, they can be used individually and in small groups.

Being able to provide my students with updated technology will make a tremendous impact on my students' learning!

Not only will they learn technology skills, but they will be able to practice skills in all other curricular areas as well. And the best part is that they will think they're just "playing" when they do it! Please consider giving the gift of technology to my eager and adorable students!

Mrs. Lunders Highland Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Mrs. Lunders

Columbia Hts., MN View local requests

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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPod touch - digital player - Apple iOS 5 • Best Buy $249.99 3 $749.97

Materials cost

$749.97

Vendor shipping charges

$12.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$803.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.74

Total project goal

$944.96

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