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Mrs. Hitchins from Normal, IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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LEAPing into Digital Storytelling

My students need a digital listening center where they can read and follow along with stories that are animated on their Leapfrog Tablets.

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My Students

I work in a low-income school and our program is an at-risk Pre-K. At-risk factors include low-income, single family homes, incarcerated parent, English as a second language, etc. 32% of my students also qualify for my program by needing an IEP to help to with their academic, social, and health needs.

I have two sessions, AM and PM Pre-K classes, with 40 students total.

My students range in age from 3-5 years, and are energetic, talkative, caring, and social. Every student deserves enough hands-on materials to help them learn the skills and concepts necessary to be successful in Kindergarten.

My Project

My students love to be read to and listen to stories. They try to use our listening center independently, however trying to use a CD or cassette player is both challenging and outdated.

My students are in early childhood.

They love to read and love to see stories come to life.

My students struggle with being able to work the listening center in general and are stuck with listening to whatever book happens to be playing each day. By giving the students child-friendly programs like Leap Frog that allow them to use a touch screen, they can choose whatever book THEY want to listen to and read along with. This project is giving my students not only exposure to technology but also giving them a sense of independence.

Mrs. Hitchins Sugar Creek Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LeapFrog Epic 7" Android-based Kids Tablet 16GB, Green • Amazon Business $89.99 3 $269.97
LeapFrog Headphones, Pink • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
LeapFrog Headphones, Green (for LeapFrog Epic, LeapPad Platinum, LeapPad Ultra, LeapStart Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten, LeapStart Kindergarten & 1st Grade, LeapPad2, LeapPad3, LeapReader, LeapsterGS Explorer) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Snug Plug n Play Kids Headphones for Children DJ Style (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.25 3 $27.75
LeapFrog Epic Case - HOTCOOL New PU Leather With Kickstand Cover Case For LeapFrog Epic 7" Android-based Kids Tablet, Green • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LeapFrog Epic Case - HOTCOOL New PU Leather With Kickstand Cover Case For LeapFrog Epic 7" Android-based Kids Tablet, Orange • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LeapFrog Epic Case - HOTCOOL New PU Leather With Kickstand Cover Case For LeapFrog Epic 7" Android-based Kids Tablet, Navy Blue • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
[3-Pack] Dmax Armor LeapFrog Epic Screen Protector, Anti-Bubble High Definition Clear Shield- Lifetime Replacements Warranty- Retail Packaging • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$417.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.09

Total project goal

$533.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $533.93

1 Donor

-$266.96

Donations toward project cost

-$226.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.04

match offer

-$266.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$226.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.04

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 $0.00

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