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Mr. Elrod from Chicago, IL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kazoos R Us

Help me give my students these kazoos so they can can expand their musical horizons.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Elrod's classroom raised $298

This project is fully funded

My Project

The scholars that I teach are a very hardworking and an excellent group of individuals. Their academic accomplishments are amazing, and they work hard to achieve great results. Whether it be from meeting their test goals in various subjects to excelling in their behavior, my scholars truly give their all to be the best students possible.

In 10 years as an educator at this school, I can truly say that the students I teach here possess a great deal of determination and academic prowess.

The scholars are not only motivated, but as a whole, they are the most caring group of children. Their positive attitudes and willingness to learn and grow inspire me more and more as a teacher to serve them with the best education possible.

These kazoos that I plan to use will introduce my students to the wonderful world of instrumental music. When using these kazoos, we will delve into playing rhythm patterns, exploring various musical selections, and becoming masters in music theory.

Having these kazoos for my students will allow them to develop as great musicians. Music class should be a place where students should have a hands-on experience on what it feels like to play an instrument and produce sounds. I plan to bring students to a level of musical proficiency they have never experienced and unlock their hidden musical talents.

Mr. Elrod CICS - Basil Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
72 Pcs Plastic Kazoo Bulk for Kids Adults Musical Instruments Kazoos for Party Favors birthday Gift Prize Music Lovers anniversary Christmas Classrooms Musical 8 Colors • Amazon Business $21.99 10 $219.90

Materials cost

$219.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.68

Total project goal

$297.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$297.88

1 Donor

-$297.88

Donations toward project cost

-$253.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.68

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$0.00

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