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Mrs. Armstrong from Piedmont, SC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Harmony of Generations: Reading and Recording for Community Connection

Help me give my students Tall stools, sound equipment, and digital recorder for our 6th grade community service initiative to enhance our recording capabilities and enable students to share the joy of reading with younger students and elderly

  • $492 goal

This project expired on February 17, 2024.

This project expired on February 17, 2024.

My Project

The "Harmony of Generations: Reading and Recording for Community Connection" project aims to spread kindness and foster meaningful connections in our community through a multifaceted approach. By using the purchased stools and sound equipment, students will be empowered to record videos of themselves reading to three important demographics: younger children, elderly individuals, and animals at local animal shelters.

The act of reading to younger children encourages literacy and a love for learning from a young age.

Students will engage with the younger generation, providing them with stories, knowledge, and positive interactions that inspire a passion for reading and education. This fosters a sense of empathy and understanding between age groups, creating a nurturing environment for growth and learning.

Recording videos of students reading to elderly individuals at local nursing homes promotes companionship and emotional well-being. Many elderly residents often long for companionship and engaging activities, and hearing the youthful voices of students reading stories can brighten their day, evoke cherished memories, and instill a sense of connection and care.

Additionally, extending this compassionate initiative to local animal shelters brings comfort and companionship to animals awaiting adoption. Students reading to animals not only provides them with soothing human interaction but also helps animals acclimate to human presence, potentially increasing their chances of finding forever homes.

Overall, the project's purpose is to cultivate a culture of kindness and compassion by utilizing the recording capabilities of the acquired equipment to spread joy, comfort, and support to different segments of our community—enriching lives and creating lasting bonds between students and those they interact with.

Mrs. Armstrong Woodmont Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

125 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
National Public Seating Heavy-Duty Vinyl Padded Steel Stool With Backrest 24" Bl • Woodwind and Brasswind $76.48 2 $152.96
Singsation - FREESTYLE Wireless Karaoke System - Pink • Best Buy Education $108.12 1 $108.12
Wireless VOICE AMPLIFIER with Rechargeable Microphone Headset • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $55.00 1 $55.00
Polaroid - Go Cam 12.1-Megapixel Waterproof Action Digital Camera - Red • Best Buy Education $36.55 1 $36.55

Materials cost

$352.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $24.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.73

Total project goal

$491.51

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