Most of my students have autism and some of them have multiple impairments. They range in age from elementary to post-secondary. Music is universal. It has no boundaries. No disability can stop someone from being creative. Students get to express their emotions and feelings through music. During COVID, the students did not have access to instruments. A song or instrument can support cognitive activity so that we can build self-awareness and improve relationships with others. In our school, we believe in "A Spectrum of Learning." They can learn with hope and perseverance from the teachers. I hope to assist the students in exploring the world of music. Through introducing an instrument, the student may bond first with the object and then open up to others interacting with their instruments as well. I hope to boost students' morale, self-confidence, and self-efficacy through music.
My Project
My students love to explore instruments. They need simple instruments. They are drawn to colors and sensation of touch. They also need privacy when exploring and this instrument can be used with headphones as well. These fun portable synthesizers will be sure to bring joy as the students explore them. There are limited instruments for students with special needs. My student enjoy time to play along or simply explore. Playing music is soothing and brings confidence to the students. It can have a calming effect. Using instruments is also helpful in aiding coordination.
Otamatone [Color Series] Japanese Electronic Musical Instrument Portable Synthesizer from Japan by Cube/Maywa Denki [English Version] [Regular Size], Blue
• Amazon Business
$34.99
6
$209.94
Materials cost
$209.94
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.48
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.15
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$259.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$45.81
Total project goal
$305.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$305.38
3 Donors
-$101.79
Donations toward project cost
-$86.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.27
match offer
-$203.59
Match offer toward project cost
-$173.05
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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