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Ms. Suzanne from Provo UT is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmonizing Hearts: Preschoolers Tune Into the Joy of Music!

Help me give my students opportunities to dance, move, and listen to music - to express their ideas through various resources.

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Music education in preschool lays a strong foundation for a child's holistic development. Beyond the joy it brings, engaging with music at a young age offers numerous cognitive, emotional, and social benefits. Through singing, dancing, and playing simple instruments, preschoolers enhance their auditory processing skills, sharpen their ability to differentiate sounds, and improve their memory and attention span.

Music serves as a powerful medium for self-expression, allowing children to explore their emotions and develop confidence in their creative abilities.

In addition to cognitive development, music fosters social interaction and cooperation among preschoolers.

We have a specific time set aside each day for group singing and dancing activities. These activities promote a sense of unity and belonging, while collaborative music-making encourages teamwork and communication skills.

Furthermore, exposure to diverse musical styles and cultures broadens children's perspectives and fosters appreciation for diversity from an early age. By integrating music into the preschool curriculum, educators not only enrich the learning experience but also nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped with valuable skills for lifelong success.

Ms. Suzanne
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Music for Dance, Movement and Exercise CD Set - Set of 7 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $103.46 1 $103.46
Kaplan Early Learning Musical Scarves & Physical Activity CD Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
HAPE Stacking Music Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Westco Claves - Birch Wood Rods for Music • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.16 5 $35.80
Kaplan Early Learning Music & Movement Learning Kit - Bilingual • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Drum Dream Girl How One Girls Courage Changed Music (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
Gryphon House Music from the Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Fingerplays, and Chants - CD • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Music Symbols Bb Set • Teachers' School Supply $15.99 1 $15.99
Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mozart Effect Music for Children: Relax, Daydream and Draw Music CD - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $12.35 1 $12.35
Monster Musical Chairs (MathStart 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$341.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$379.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.92

Total project goal

$446.16

How we calculate what's needed

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