Reading Rhythms on the Rug (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

Reading Rhythms on the Rug

Classroom project requested by Mrs. K. on Oct 29, 2007

High Poverty

West Elementary School
Celina, Ohio
45822-2098

"It crosses oceans, it crosses cultures, it crosses generations. It is the universal language. It is Music! In our rural county seat, our students rarely have the opportunity to attend live music performances. There are no symphony orchestras, professional Broadway touring companies, or live mus..." more»

My third grade students are very excited about learning to make music by playing the recorder. However, they are less enthusiastic about learning to read notes on the staff and notating rhythms.

I have developed a game in which each student sits on a note, rest, or other music symbol printed on the Noteworthy music rug. One child will choose three other students to participate with him. The task is to create a measure of music using only the symbols that these four children are sitting on. All we lack is the rug!

With your help in creating this exciting musical environment, we may uncover and inspire a world class musician, or at the very least, instill an appreciation for music in a whole generation of children. hide»

My project needs a rug with a staff and musical symbols to enhance my students' ability to read notes and rhythms. details»

Apr 2, 2008 Katherine S an intern at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. K.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Jan 16, 2008 Laura L a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the resources for Mrs. K.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Jan 3, 2008 Mrs. K. the Teacher

Dear Greg, Matt, kim, Martin, Frame USA, Kristie, Brian, Leann, Jennifer, Kim, Midwest Donor, Julie and Cathy,

How exciting it was for me to return to school after our Christmas break and find the message from DonorsChoose! Thank you so much for funding my project. I think this will really help with those "winter blues" and get my students excited about reading rhythms. I know I am excited and eager to see how many different ways I can use the rug to enhance student learning. Thanks again. Kay K

Reply to the classroom

On Mar 27, 2008, Mrs. K. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Dec 21, 2007 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Dec 21, 2007 Jennifer gave from Nashville, TN

Dec 20, 2007 Greg gave from San Francisco, CA

Dec 18, 2007 Matt gave from Hudson, OH

Dec 18, 2007 Janet C gave from Cincinnati, OH in honor of Julie from Cincinnati, OH

Dec 17, 2007 Janet C gave from Cincinnati, OH in honor of Cathy from Cincinnati, OH

Dec 14, 2007 Kim gave from North Royalton, OH

Dec 14, 2007 kim gave from westerville, OH

Dec 13, 2007 Martin gave from Dayton, OH

Dec 13, 2007 Frame USA gave from Cincinnati, OH

Dec 12, 2007 Kristie gave from North Canton, OH

Dec 11, 2007 Brian gave from Centerville, OH

Nov 9, 2007 Leann gave from Canfield, OH

Nov 1, 2007 Midwest Donor gave from Chicago, IL

Nov 1, 2007 Beth G a staff member at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested resources and posted this project.

Nov 1, 2007 Beth G a staff member at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Oct 29, 2007Mrs. K. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Note Worthy Elementary Bold	KidCarpet.com	$749.99	1	$749.99

Vendor Shipping Charges				$75.00
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$18.75
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$17.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$861.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$189.00
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$1,050.00
12 Donors				-$1,050.00
To Go				$0.00