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Ms. Zelaya from Miami, FL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art and Music with Heart

Help me give my students from kindergarten, first grade, second, third, fourth, and fifth grade, a space where they can express themselves freely, heal through colors, and grow through melodies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Zelaya's classroom raised $924

This project is fully funded

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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

🎨🎶 Art and Music with Heart

A project to inspire through creativity

Hello! I’m an art and music teacher at a school where many of our students face emotional and social challenges. I truly believe that art and music are more than just subjects — they are languages that help express what words often cannot.

In my classroom, we learn by having fun: we sing, paint, create, play, and dream. Every activity is designed to help children explore their emotions, build self-esteem, and develop their creativity.

My dream is to create a space full of materials, instruments, and opportunities so that every child can express themselves freely and with joy. But to make this possible, I need your support.

With your donation, you’re giving more than just colors or songs — you’re planting hope, love, and confidence in every child.

Thank you for believing in the power of art and music.

Thank you for supporting Art and Music with Heart.

Ms. Zelaya.

Ms. Zelaya Bridgeprep Academy Greater Miami Grades PreK-2

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

450 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yamaha DD75 Portable Digital Drums with 2 Pedals, Drumsticks and PA130 Power Adapter • Amazon Business $299.99 1 $299.99
Lyons Soprano Recorder Value Bundle 25-Pack Transparent Clear • Music & Arts $69.95 1 $69.95
Lyons Soprano Recorder Value Bundle 25-Pack Transparent Blue • Music & Arts $69.95 1 $69.95
Shure SM48 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone • Music & Arts $69.00 1 $69.00
NICETY 136 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens Paint Markers, Extra Fine Tip Point Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Canvas, Wood, Ceramic, Glass, Stone, Fabric, DIY Crafts & Art Supplies • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
D'Addario Classic Series XLR Microphone Cable (Lo-Z) 50 Foot • Music & Arts $39.99 1 $39.99
RESTLY Acrylic Paint Pens, 60 Colors Acrylic Paint Marker, 0.7mm Extra Fine Paint Pens for Canvas, Rock Painting, Wood, Glass, Metal, Ceramic, stone • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint Markers, Set of 40 Acrylic Paint Pens in Assorted Colors, Art Markers for Glass, Pottery, Ceramic, Plastic, Rocks, and Canvas • Amazon Business $32.55 1 $32.55
Audio-Technica ATR1100X Unidirectional Dynamic Vocal/Instrument Microphone • Music & Arts $29.00 1 $29.00
Elgato - 10' XLR Microphone Cable - Black • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LP Guiro Scraper • Music & Arts $14.99 1 $14.99
Cra-Z-Art Sidewalk Chalk, Assorted Colors, Set of 32 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $3.85 1 $3.85

Materials cost

$743.23

Vendor shipping charges

$0.38

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$784.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.49

Total project goal

$923.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$923.25

1 Donor

-$923.25

Donations toward project cost

-$784.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.49

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$0.00

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