I work in special education in a very rural county. Our classroom is non-traditional, we teach work skills, transition skills, and how to self-advocate; we also work to fill in any practical deficits that the kids may have that will affect their ability to function independently. Our class was in desperate need of organizational supplies.

I was matched up with educents and was able to choose two electronic gifts, all of which were geared toward elementary age (and I work with students aged 18+), and a $20 credit to S&S Worldwide. I was able to find a coupon code for free shipping and 15% off so I was better able to use my credit. Unfortunately, S&S didn't have any of the materials that I needed (or if they did, the prices were absurd).

I could have possibly found something that I might've been able to use for my classroom, but I felt it was far better to pass on the credit to someone who could utilize it more effectively. Luckily, being in a tight-knit district, I knew of plenty of other teachers in need and I was able to pass my gift onto another teacher! She was able to get some binder clips, a pocket chart for her wall, and some play-doh for the sensory corner in her elementary classroom. I was happy to pass the gift on to her and she was extremely happy to not have to spend any more of her own money (she's spent more than $300 out of pocket and we've been in school for just under 1 month).

I'm still looking for someone who can use the apps, as no one that I know of has that sort of technology in their classrooms. So if you're in the type of district that has iPads, let me know and I will gladly pass those gifts on to you!

UPDATE: I was able to pass along the apps to fellow redditor, /u/short_girl_sarah!