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Mrs. Mason from Burns Flat, OK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hocus Pocus! Tools to Help My Students Achieve Better Focus!

Help me give my students Flex Space Lap Desks, Special Needs Computer Keyboards, and supplies that help them stay on task.

  • $800 goal

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My Students

I am in my third year of teaching Special Education to an absolutely wonderful group of students! When I accepted the job I found myself going into a classroom where. for various reasons, throughout the years previous special education teachers were unable to stay longer than a school year. Students assumed I would leave at the end of the year just as other teachers had done. It took me that first year to gain their trust and encourage them to let their guard down. I went from students trying to avoid the "teacher table" to having everyone wanting to sit there all at once. A wonderful problem to have!

This pandemic has deprived my students of the best learning environment for them.

Trying to teach special education virtually is difficult. Staying focused, being able to read without direct assistance, and keeping up with assignments is just a few of the obstacles that take occur. My students and I enjoying learning together and we are all disappointed when school isn't in session. However, we make the best of things, and that is something I feel is important for my student s to learn to do.

My Project

I have a classroom full of enthusiastic and eager learners. I also, have many students that are working hard to find ways to focus and stay on task. Even when things are difficult , my students desire to keep trying to reach their own personal successes.

The excitement of a struggling student who starts to experience even the smallest hint of success is priceless!

The feeling a teacher has when it happens is amazing! My students have learned to find what works (and doesn't work) for them. Study better on the floor away from distractions? Grab a lap desk or a wobble cushion and find that perfect spot. Having trouble staying on task? Lets' set a timer and challenge ourselves to finish the task before the sand runs out. Frustrated because the uppercase letters on the keyboard are not the lowercase ones you've learned? Connect that special keyboard that makes typing a little less overwhelming. Grab supplies quickly and easily from the caddy so there's no time wasted to get that assignment finished.

I want my students to discover ways that make them as individuals successful. With the items on my wish list I'm certain this can happen. They are a wonderful bunch of kids and I want to give them every opportunity to discover what modalities benefit their learning. Thank you for taking the time to consider my project. May God bless you for having a desire to support the education of our future generations.

Mrs. Mason Burns Flat - Dill City School Grades 3-5

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Burns Flat, OK 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC153 - Flex-Space Student Lap Desk • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
DURAGADGET Large Colourful Childrens/Special Needs/Sight impaired PC Keyboard PS2/USB - Great for Teaching/Learning at Home (Dimensions: 470 x 180 x 15mm) • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Hapinest Rotating Art Supplies Organizer Storage Caddy for Kids | Crayon Marker and Pencil Organization for School Desk Teachers Classrooms and Crafts at Home • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
EA210X - Giant Sand Timers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Flash Furniture Black Adjustable Doctors Stool on Wheels with Ergonomic Molded Seat • Amazon Business $47.92 1 $47.92
Prosumer's Choice Natural Bamboo Charging Station Rack for Smartphones and Tablets • Amazon Business $39.72 1 $39.72
PP374 - I Know the Answer Game Buzzers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LC511GR - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Wireless Doorbell - Satisure Waterproof Door Bell Chime Kit Operating at 1300 Feet 58 Melodies, 5 Volume Levels & LED Flash for Home Store Office Classroom (1 Receiver + 2 Transmitters) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$592.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $48.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$679.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.95

Total project goal

$799.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $799.64

1 Donor

-$799.64

Donations toward project cost

-$679.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.95

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