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Mrs. Whitbeck from Idaho Falls, ID is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspire Future Musicians

Help me give my students an amazing musical experience! I want to get an instrument in every child’s hand and our classroom needs more instruments to make that happen.

  • $712 goal

This project expired on March 29, 2024.

This project expired on March 29, 2024.

My Project

Instruments play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experience in elementary music classes. Firstly, they provide a hands-on approach, allowing students to actively engage with musical concepts, fostering a deeper understanding of rhythm, melody, and harmony. Additionally, instruments promote teamwork and collaboration, as students learn to synchronize their playing with others, fostering social skills.

Moreover, exposure to a variety of instruments broadens musical horizons, helping students discover their preferences and potentially sparking a lifelong passion for music.

Overall, incorporating instruments into elementary music classes is not just about creating sound but orchestrating an enriching educational journey.

Mrs. Whitbeck Longfellow Elementary School Grades 3-5 Idaho Falls, ID View local requests Never Before Funded 600 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Musical Wooden Marble Tree • Kaplan Early Learning Company $37.76 4 $151.04
Rhythm Band Elementary Latin Rhythm Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $91.99 1 $91.99
16 Pcs Kids Hand Drums Wooden Frame Drum with Drum Stick, 12 Inch 10 Inch 8 Inch 6 Inch Educational Musical Instruments for Adults Drums Beginners for Home School Party Supplies (Black and Wood Color) • Amazon Business $75.79 1 $75.79
MUSICUBE 13 Keys Xylophone for Kids Wooden Xylophone Musical Instrument with Mallets Glockenspiel Instrument Educational Sensory Musical Toys Christmas Gift Choice for Boys Girls Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $24.88 3 $74.64
20 Pcs 6 Inch Steel Triangle Instrument Percussion Instrument Musical Instruments Hand Percussion Triangles Rhythm Triangle Instrument with Striker for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
2Pcs Professional Maracas Musical Instruments - Mexican Maracas for Kids Shaker Percussions Musical Instrument Wooden Maracas Party Favors - Salsa Rhythm Sticks for Kids Music Instruments for Adults • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
MUSCELL Jingle Bells, 24 Pcs Christmas Hand Bells Jingle Bells, Brightly Colored Musical Instruments Jingle Bells Gift for Children Party, Classroom and Show, for 3+Years Old • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
4 Sets Fish Style Guiro Instrument Wood Fish Shape Guiro Colorful Hand Percussion Instrument with Rhythm Sticks Musical Instruments for Adults Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Special Supplies Fun Pull and Stretch Tubes for Kids - Pop, Bend, Build, and Connect Toy, Provide Tactile and Auditory Sensory Play, Colorful, Heavy-Duty Plastic (Primary-12) • Amazon Business $10.43 1 $10.43
2 Pack Rainmaker Rain Stick Musical Instrument for Babies, Toddlers and Kids, 8 Inch Rainfall Rattle Tube Rainstick Shaker Toy • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Special Supplies Fun Pull and Stretch Tubes for Kids - Pop, Bend, Build, and Connect Toy, Provide Tactile and Auditory Sensory Play, Colorful, Heavy-Duty Plastic (Pastel-12) • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48

Materials cost

$534.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$604.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.66

Total project goal

$711.08

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