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Ms. Dean from New Bern, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First-Grade Musicians Need Instruments and Organization

Help me give my students musical instruments available; desk space provided for materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dean's classroom raised $403

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how curious, creative, and full of energy my students are. Each day, they come to school eager to learn, and it’s a joy to watch them grow both academically and personally.

Using musical instruments in the classroom brings reading to life in a way that truly engages them.

Rhythm and sound help my students build phonemic awareness, fluency, and expression—especially for those who learn best through movement and music. It turns reading time into a fun, hands-on experience that helps them connect with stories on a deeper level.

Chair pockets are another valuable resource. They help my students stay organized and responsible for their learning materials. With everything in one place—books, folders, and supplies—they spend less time searching and more time learning. These tools support a calm, focused classroom where every child can thrive.

Together, these resources help create a joyful, structured, and supportive learning environment where each child can shine.

Ms. Dean J.T. Barber Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

New Bern, NC 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lewtemi 6 Pack 18 x 17 Inch Chair Pockets for Classroom Pockets Organizer with 4 Chair Storage Slot Without Name Tag Chart Desk Seat Back Storage Organizer for School(Black) • Amazon Business $28.99 5 $144.95
Lyons Rhythm Kit Packages 22 Pupil Set • Music & Arts $89.99 1 $89.99
60 Pieces Rhythm Sticks for Kids Bulk, 12 Inch Wood Lummi Sticks Music Classroom Percussion Instruments • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
Remo Spring Drum Thunder Tube Stormy 7 x 2 in. • Music & Arts $11.95 2 $23.90

Materials cost

$285.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.35

Total project goal

$402.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$402.32

5 Donors

-$368.49

Donations toward project cost

-$320.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.77

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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