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Ms. Cardamone from Danbury, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Aspiring Elementary Musicians!

Help me give my students the tools to learn music. My students deserve a diverse learning experience and with these music manipulatives, students will have a hands on learning experience and learn to create music with others.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cardamone's classroom raised $904

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students work so very hard each and every day. Music is important for social emotional health. My students deserve a diverse learning experience! With these music manipulatives, students will have a hands on learning experience and learn to create music with others. They will allow the students to further their learning throughout all grades. The tools will be used across all grades in the building. Our school has been enjoying creating music and these materials will allow us to further their love of learning in music and to strive for the highest. Thank you for helping me to help them thrive in and out of my classroom.

Ms. Cardamone Shelter Rock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Danbury, CT View local requests

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

561 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Office Chair,Ergonomic Desk Chair,Mesh Computer Chair with PU Leather Flip-up Armrest,Home Office Chair with Lumbar Support,Adjustable Executive Mid Back Task Chair,Rolling Swivel Office Chairs,Black • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
SONGMICS Wooden Duet Piano Bench with Padded Cushion and Music Storage Compartment, Piano Chair Seat, Black ULPB75BK • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
EXPO© Low-Odor Dry-Erase Marker - Bullet Tip - Black • Nasco $1.68 30 $50.40
GSi Multicolor Sparkling Gymnastic Ribbon Wands [6 Pack] with 9 inch Stick and 1 Meter Ribbon for Gym, Training, Circus, Dance, Baton Twirling, Dancing Streamers (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Kaplan Early Learning Cubby Bench Cushion - Brown • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 1 $47.66
ACDelco 48-Count AA Batteries, Maximum Power Super Alkaline Battery, 10-Year Shelf Life, Recloseable Packaging • Amazon Business $15.27 3 $45.81
Clipboards Bulk, EZZGOL 36 Pack Letter Size Wood Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, Recycled Hardboard Clipboard with Hang for School Classroom Home • Amazon Business $36.89 1 $36.89
Hal Leonard First, We Sing! Songs and Games for the Music Class (Set 1) • Woodwind and Brasswind $32.99 1 $32.99
Gotta Have Games: 25 Creative Competitions for the Music Classroom • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack of Modeling Compound, Non-Toxic, 1 Oz Fun Size Cans, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers or Egg Fillers (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Hal Leonard BoomWhack Attack! Music Fun With Boomwhackers and Other Instruments • Woodwind and Brasswind $21.99 1 $21.99
Hal Leonard First, We Sing! Kodaly-Inspired Teaching for the Music Classroom • Woodwind and Brasswind $21.99 1 $21.99
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, Black 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $19.45 1 $19.45
Sanford Ink 1921062 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Black, Fine Tip • Amazon Business $16.52 1 $16.52
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $15.63 1 $15.63
EONLION Meditation Chimes Trio, Mindfulness Trio 3 Tone Hand Bell Music Classroom Supplies Teacher Tools Percussion Instrument Reminder for Prayer Yoga Eastern Energy Music Gift • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Maya and the Stage Fright • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Forte Moves To Town • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker Starter Set, Chisel Tip, Assorted, Whiteboard Eraser, Cleaning Spray, 6 Count • Amazon Business $5.38 1 $5.38

Materials cost

$721.98

Vendor shipping charges

$5.04

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$767.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.50

Total project goal

$903.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$903.35

1 Donor

-$903.35

Donations toward project cost

-$767.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$135.50

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$0.00

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