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Mrs. Batdorf from Columbus, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Individually Curated Resources for Musicians

Help me give my students new band method books made with paper, binding coils, and a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card.

  • $390 goal

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My Project

The last few school years have been unpredictable. More so than ever, my band students are coming to our school with vastly different experiences and prior knowledge. To best accommodate all students, I have found that creating method books is ideal. I can create books that are individually curated to the abilities of each student. This helps to cover the range of abilities in my classes, from the very beginning musician to those more advanced.

Every student should have the opportunity to play an instrument and experience the joy of music.

This school year has been the first that I've printed and bound my own band books. Overall, it has been a great experience. Now, my students are ready for their second semester books. When I made the covers for the books, my students were so excited to see our school logo and their name. One student even took a picture of his book and made it the wallpaper on his phone. You know students love it when they put in on their phones! Unlike traditional method books, using resources from Teachers Pay Teachers will allow me to continue to print new books year after year. Each student can keep their books and I can reprint for students the following year. The 32 lb paper allows me to print on both sides without the music showing through. The coils, covers, and backs reinforce the books and give students a quality resource.

Mrs. Batdorf Hilltonia Middle School Grades 6-8

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 2 $200.00
Hammermill Printer Paper, Premium Color 28 lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11 - 5 Ream (2,500 Sheets) - 100 Bright, Made in the USA, 102450C • Amazon Business $52.19 1 $52.19
Binding Presentation Covers for Work and School (11 x 8.5 In, Black, 100 Sheets) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics Transparent Presentation Binding Covers, Letter Size, 8.5 x 11 Inches - Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $13.46 1 $13.46
Fellowes 52367 Plastic Comb Bindings, 3/4" Diameter, 150 Sheet Capacity, Black (Pack of 100 Combs) • Amazon Business $13.17 1 $13.17

Materials cost

$296.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.46

Total project goal

$389.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.72

4 Donors

-$245.00

Donations toward project cost

-$208.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.75

match offer

-$144.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.71

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