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Ms. Brandt from Pittsburgh PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Task Boxes Are Awesome!

Help me give my students task boxes. I am requesting materials to create learning activities to help them become more independent by teaching them academics, life-living skills, vocational skills, and social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

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Task Boxes play a powerful role in special education classrooms, serving as tools to support students with diverse learning needs. These structured activities not only promote independent work but also encourage skill development across various subjects.

One benefit of task boxes is to give students more opportunities to be independent learners.

These self-contained activities provide students with clear instructions and a predictable format, allowing them to work on their own. I can also give students targeted skills that they have mastered to teach them how to work on their own and without a teacher right by their side.

By students engaging in task box activities, they learn to follow directions, manage their time, and complete tasks at their own pace. They also take responsibility for their own learning. That is why I'm asking for the pencil boxes. The students will be able to grab a box to work on independently. Some of the boxes that will be available to the students are PomPom Numbers, Pattern Blocks, and Link Patterns.

Task Boxes provide a systematic approach to skill development. Whether focusing on academic, functional, or behavioral skills, these activities provide targeted practice opportunities. Task boxes also support the development of fine motor, social-emotional, and executive functioning skills.

Special education classrooms consist of students with diverse abilities and learning needs. Sometimes it can get overwhelming to reach all of my students and their diverse needs every day.

By using task boxes, I can adapt independent work systems based on each student’s skill level, learning style, and specific goals. By differentiating the tasks, modifications, and supports, I can ensure that every student is appropriately challenged and engaged. This individualization promotes a positive learning experience and maximizes each student’s potential.

Ms. Brandt
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Bulk Clear Pencil Case Large Capacity Hard Pencil Boxes Plastic Crayon Boxes with Snap-tight Lid Stackable Design School Classroom Supplies(Transparent) • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Scotch Dry Erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE) • Amazon Business $28.29 2 $56.58
Skoolzy Learning & Education Fine Motor Skills Toy 120 Links Math Counters Manipulative for 3, 4-8 yeas Old Toddlers Occupational Therapy Games for Preschool Daycare Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Lakeshore Plastic Pattern Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
edxeducation Jumbo Tweezers - Set of 12 - Ages 18m+ - 6 Colors - Plastic Tweezers for Kids - Toddler Tongs for Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Bins • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Brybelly Royal Bingo Supplies Bingo Chips for Bingo Games - 1000 Count, Mixed - 3/4" Translucent Bingo Markers - Clear Plastic Bingo Chips Bulk Transparent Counters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Angelus Lace Lab Flat Colored Shoe Laces - Black, 45" Long • Blick Art Materials $4.95 2 $9.90
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pony Beads Plastic 6mm x 9mm Assorted Neon Colors 1000 Beads/Set • Staples $5.97 1 $5.97
1-Hole Punch 6 Sheet Capacity Silver (10573-CC) • Staples $2.75 2 $5.50
Angelus Lace Lab Flat Colored Shoe Laces - Purple, 45" Long • Blick Art Materials $4.95 1 $4.95
Angelus Lace Lab Flat Colored Shoe Laces - Red, 45" Long • Blick Art Materials $4.95 1 $4.95
Angelus Lace Lab Flat Colored Shoe Laces - Carolina Blue, 45" Long • Blick Art Materials $4.95 1 $4.95

Materials cost

$248.73

Vendor shipping charges

$11.20

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.82

Total project goal

$345.48

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$345.48

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