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Mrs. McGuire from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Distraction-free Learning Centers for Special Needs Students

Help me give my students a distraction free center so they can focus on one task at a time, and learn how to attend to an activity (without visual distractions).

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McGuire's classroom raised $193

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The items requested will give us the opportunity to create learning centers that have little to no visual distractions. Our special needs students are easily distracted by visual stimuli, and have a very hard time focusing and attending to a task if there is anything in their visual field that grabs their attention.

Using shower curtains and tension rods, we will cover the items in the center that aren't being used, so our students won't be distracted by them.

This will give them the ability to focus on and attend to the task directly in front of them.

Our students are special because they have very specific learning needs. They get dysregulated very easily by visual stimuli, and need support learning how to attend and focus on one task at a time. Their attention span is very short, so keeping distractions at a minimum is one way we can help support their needs.

Our goals are to be able to work on learning tasks with students in centers, and build their attention span and self-regulation skills.

Mrs. McGuire Barnum School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bridgeport, CT 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
YYWL&HP 3 Pack Spring Tension Telescopic Rod Curtain Rods Adjustable Eextension Telescopic Rod, Suitable for Closet, Window, Kitchen, Bathroom, Cabinet, Wardrobe (41.1"-70.9" 3PCS WHITE) • Amazon Business $30.80 1 $30.80
Command Store,Plastic Utility Hook, Large, 5-Pound Capacity, 4-Hooks, White (3M - 17003ES - 4/Pack) • Amazon Business $14.85 2 $29.70
Riyidecor Kids Alphabet Shower Curtain for Bathroom Decor 72Wx72H ABC Educational Learning Baby Tool Cartoon Animals Colorful Girls Boys Art Printed Fabric Polyester Waterproof 12 Pack Plastic Hooks • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Ghooss Microfiber Twin Flat Sheets,Wrinkle-Free,Shrinkage&Fade Resistant Bedding Top Sheets,1 Pack,Hot Pink • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Command 10 Lb XL Heavyweight Wall Hook, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hook with Adhesive Strips, Heavy Duty Single Wall Hook for Hanging Back to School Organizers, 2 White Hooks and 6 Command Strips • Amazon Business $8.27 2 $16.54
AIJIEGUANG Spring Tension Rods 28-43 Inches Spring Load Adjustable Expandable Heavy Duty Steel Small Short Tension Curtain Rod For Windows,Kitchen,Doorway,Bathroom,Cupboard Bars • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$131.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.94

Total project goal

$192.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$192.91

2 Donors

-$192.91

Donations toward project cost

-$163.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.94

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$0.00

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