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Ms. Smith from Lauderhill, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Drum, Move, Learn: Engaging Students Through Bucket Drumming

Help me give my students hands-on music experiences using bucket drums and drumsticks, allowing them to actively explore rhythm, build coordination, and engage in fun, collaborative music-making.

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Ms. Smith Lauderhill P Turner Elementary School
Lauderhill, FL Grades 3-5

My Project

With bucket drums and drumsticks, my students will explore rhythm, learn to stay on beat, and work together in a fun and structured way. These experiences will help build their coordination, focus, and confidence while teaching them how to perform as a group. I teach a wide range of learners, and I’ve seen how much more they connect when they are actively engaged.

Bucket drumming gives every student a way to participate, no matter their experience level, and keeps them excited about learning.

Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students aren’t just learning about music—they’re making it.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

225 students impacted
Ms. Smith Lauderhill P Turner Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lauderhill, FL View local requests

Nearly all 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

225 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Utrecht Heavy Duty Gallon Bucket with Lid - 128 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.88 30 $146.40
Musician's Gear Hickory Drum Sticks 10-Pack • Music & Arts $29.99 3 $89.97
Bucket Blast - Play-Along Activities for Bucket Drums and Classroom Percussion | Fun Percussion Songs for Grades 4-8 | R&B, Southern Rock, Old Time Rock and Roll | Digital Audio and PDF Access • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99

Materials cost

$269.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$303.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.54

Total project goal

$356.94

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