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"In an Illinois public school (grades K-5) with a minority population, out of 360 students, 122 auditioned for band, 91 auditioned for choir, and nearly 90% expressed interest in piano lessons. Due to limitations in space and resources, we could not accept them all. However, the overwhelming interest...
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"In an Illinois public school (grades K-5) with a minority population, out of 360 students, 122 auditioned for band, 91 auditioned for choir, and nearly 90% expressed interest in piano lessons. Due to limitations in space and resources, we could not accept them all. However, the overwhelming interest in music programs made us realize that we need to do more to give students opportunities to learn about and experience music.
My music friend/co-worker and I decided to co-teach our music classes this year; therefore, we see all of the students on stage at least once each week. We have 2 classrooms on the stage at once. Based on the extraordinary interest for music programs, we decided to be FAIR... and rework our curriculum to give ALL students an opportunity to sing and play instruments IN the music class. Our goal is to teach all students how to read music. The first step is teaching them to identify and comprehend music notes and symbols. The "note-worthy" rugs will give us the medium through which we will teach all students to read music. Colorful music symbols border the rug, the black and white piano keys frame the rug, and the center of the rug is filled with a huge music staff. These rugs will help us reach and teach all learners. For example, visual learners will love the creative layout and visual support of the rug; kinesthetic learners will love sitting on the carpet, interacting with the symbols, and perhaps even "playing" the piano keys; regular education and special education students alike will love the routines that will start as a result of the rugs. I am eager for the learning communities that will be created as a result of the teaching and learning on the rugs! The rugs will also allow us to scaffold instruction for students in grades K-5 by using the rugs differently based on grade level and/or ability. Your generosity will allow all 1,300 students to take the first step to becoming musicians: reading music. The "note-worthy" rugs will allow us to create communities of music learners while also providing support for students that are eager to read music. The note-worthy music rugs are the perfect place to gather, sing, play instruments and provide the visual support necessary for teaching students to read music! We need two of these rugs.
The cost of this proposal is $908, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment Live Updates
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Daphna G. (volunteer)
on Oct 26, 2008
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