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Mrs. Silver from Queens NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Cultures Through Music

Help me give my students multicultural CDs to help them explore various cultures as they build their educational foundation.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In our diverse pre-K classroom, we believe in the power of music to foster understanding, empathy, and appreciation for different cultures. With your generous support, we aim to enhance our students' learning experiences by providing portable CD players and a collection of multicultural CDs. Through this project, we will create an immersive environment where children can explore the rich tapestry of global cultures through music, promoting cultural awareness and celebrating diversity.

Project Goals:

Cultural Exploration: Introduce students to music from various cultures around the world, including but not limited to African, Asian, Latin American, and European traditions.

Multisensory Learning: Engage students in a multisensory learning experience where they can listen, dance, and immerse themselves in the rhythms, melodies, and languages of diverse cultures.

Promote Inclusivity: Foster a sense of inclusivity and respect for cultural diversity among our young learners, helping them develop open-mindedness and appreciation for surrounding cultures.

By supporting this project, you will help create a vibrant learning environment where children can develop a deeper understanding of the world around them through music. Your contribution will enable our pre-K students to embark on a journey of cultural discovery, building empathy, respect, and appreciation for diverse cultures from an early age. Together, we can inspire future generations to embrace diversity and celebrate the beauty of our multicultural world.

Mrs. Silver will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by July 29.

Mrs. Silver
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnavox MD6924 Portable Top Loading CD Boombox with AM/FM Stereo Radio in Black | CD-R/CD-RW Compatible | LED Display | AUX Port Supported | Programmable CD Player | (Red) • Amazon Business $31.31 1 $31.31
Magnavox MD6924 Portable Top Loading CD Boombox with AM/FM Stereo Radio in Black | CD-R/CD-RW Compatible | LED Display | AUX Port Supported | Programmable CD Player | • Amazon Business $29.35 1 $29.35
Kids Headphones, Ear Headphones for Kids, Wired Headphones with Safe Volume Limiter 85dB, Adjustable Kids Headphones with Cord 3.5mm Jack Wired for Children/Teens/Boys/Girls/Smartphones/School • Amazon Business $10.39 2 $20.78
Multicultural Movement Fun CD • Quill.com $18.89 1 $18.89
Multicultural Rhythm Stick Fun CD • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Songs of Our World CD • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: Book and CD (The World of Eric Carle) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Caps for Sale Book and CD: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Goodnight Moon Book and CD • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Caps For Sale / Se Venden Gorras (Reading Rainbow Book) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Materials cost

$171.97

Vendor shipping charges

$1.55

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.37

Total project goal

$242.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$242.47

2 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

The DonorsChoose Community match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$129.98

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