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Mrs. Barkman from Mesa, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Osmo Technology - at a Special Desk, for Learning Reinforcement!

Help me give my students a fun way to reinforce what they are learning. They can review, one at a time, at the trapezoid desk using the Osmo software when they have finished their general lesson.

  • $548 goal

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I work with an amazing group of students who are trying to catch up to their general education peers. I provide services to students in the special education setting, who may have the following needs: developmental delays, learning disabilities, other health impairments, emotional disturbances, and autism. I will use Osmo to give my students an opportunity to play games while continuing to learn. These games are enrichment opportunities to bring learning to life. They can use the special Luxor trapezoid desk while they review!

Students will practice math and literacy skills in a practical way that will make them enjoy learning.

Kids need time to learn through play because it allows them to explore concepts in a way that feels natural, fun, and motivating. Play-based learning helps children build essential life skills, such as collaboration, persistence, and adaptability while boosting engagement and knowledge retention. When learning is integrated into play, students are more likely to stay curious, confident, and excited about learning. Osmo helps students “foster a love of engineering, art, math, and reading with seven ways to play and learn.” The math wizard games help students practice various math skills. I hope to make learning exciting for my students!

Your generous donation will provide our students with the tools they need to succeed academically and grow as responsible, lifelong learners.

Mrs. Barkman Holmes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Luxor Height-Adjustable Trapezoid Student Desk with Drawer • Blick Art Materials $157.88 1 $157.88
Osmo - Reading Adventure - Beginning to Read Kit for iPad & iPhone + Access to 4 More Books - Ages 5-7 - Builds Reading Proficiency, Phonics, Comprehension & Sight Words Base Included US ONLY • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Osmo - Reading Adventure - Advanced Reader for iPad & iPhone + Access to 4 More Books - Ages 5-7 - Builds Reading Proficiency, Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension & Sight Words Base Required US ONLY • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Osmo - Math Wizard and the Enchanted World Games iPad & Fire Tablet-Ages 6-8/Grades 1-2-Foundations of Multiplication-Curriculum-Inspired-STEM Toy-Kids-Boy & Girl(Osmo Base Required)(Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $48.97 1 $48.97
Osmo - Math Wizard and The Fantastic Food Truck Co. Games iPad & Fire Tablet -Ages 6-8/Grades 1-2 -Learn Geometry-Curriculum-Inspired-STEM Toy Gifts for Kids, Boy & Girl-Ages 6 7 8 Base Required • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Osmo - Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop for iPad & Fire Tablet - Ages 6-8/Grades 1-2 -Addition & Subtraction-Curriculum-Inspired-STEM Toy Gifts for Kids,Boy & Girl-Ages 6 7 8 (Osmo Base Required) • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Osmo-Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons for iPad & Fire Tablet-Ages 6-8/Grades 1-2-Measurement & Estimating-Curriculum-Inspired-STEM Toy Gifts for Kids,Boy&Girl-Ages 6 7 8(Osmo Base Required) • Amazon Business $14.54 1 $14.54

Materials cost

$384.25

Vendor shipping charges

$18.00

Sales tax

$27.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.14

Total project goal

$547.62

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