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Mrs. Gardner from Darby, MT is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Connecting to Creativity and Teamwork Through Music

My students need 5 more ukuleles to allow more students to learn and play this wonderful instrument.

  • $519 goal

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My Students

Our school is located in a rural district. The majority of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Our school seeks to provide these students with the tools they need to flourish.

In my music room, students come together to work as a team.

When we create music together, students are motivated and excited to challenge themselves. When reading, creating, and practicing music they work together as a group. I love helping my students build positive relationships with each other.

My Project

When I first introduced ukuleles to my elementary students, they were thrilled and this enthusiasm has continued to grow. We currently have five ukuleles for our 3rd-4th grade classes to use, which means my students have learned a lot about taking turns and sharing. They have also been introduced to a new culture and way of making music.

My students are so excited to learn a stringed instrument, and they frequently come practice in their free time or during recess.

With the addition of five more ukuleles, roughly half of each class group will have a ukulele, which means students can learn in pairs. For the majority of my students, who don't have the resources to purchase musical instruments at home, the opportunity to play the ukulele with their friends can open new doors of creativity.

Watching my students work together to make music is incredibly rewarding they concentrate, learn together, and problem solve - just like solving a puzzle. The ukulele is a new tool for my students to explore, and to continue growing their love of music, creativity, and teamwork.

Mrs. Gardner
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Satin Mahogany Soprano Ukulele No Binding • Woodwind and Brasswind $54.99 5 $274.95
HOT SEAL Simple Linen 10MM Classic Thick Durable Ukulele Case Bag with Large Storage (21in, Brown) • Amazon Business $15.96 5 $79.80
Snark SN6X Clip-On Tuner for Ukulele (Current Model) • Amazon Business $9.95 5 $49.75

Materials cost

$404.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.75

Total project goal

$518.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$518.32

7 Donors

-$513.91

Donations toward project cost

-$440.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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