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Mrs. Ali Thorsen from Clearwater FL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hoops for Harmony: Empowering Music Education Through Hula Hoops

Help me give my students hula hoops for music class games and activities!

  • 1 donor
  • $288 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

To enhance our music classes, we're seeking your support to acquire hula hoops for engaging games and instrument sorting activities.

Hula hoops offer a dynamic way to incorporate movement and coordination into our music curriculum.

By incorporating these colorful hoops into our classes, we aim to make learning music not only educational but also fun and interactive. Through games and activities, students will develop rhythm, coordination, and teamwork skills, all while enjoying the joy of music.

Additionally, hula hoops serve a practical purpose in organizing and sorting musical instruments. By using hoops as designated spaces for different instruments, we can teach students about organization and proper instrument care in a visually engaging way.

Your donation to our 'Hoops for Harmony' project will directly impact the musical education of our students, providing them with the tools and experiences they need to thrive. Together, let's create a harmonious learning environment where every student can discover the magic of music. Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Ali Thorsen
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spectrum? 30" Flat Hula Hoops Set • Quill.com $44.09 4 $176.36
Sportime Hula Hoop Tote-N-Store Bag, 36 Inches, Blue - 1478841 • Amazon Business $35.02 1 $35.02

Materials cost

$211.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.16

Total project goal

$287.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $287.71

1 Donor

-$287.71

Donations toward project cost

-$244.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.16

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 $0.00

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