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Mx. Kuehl from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keyboard Kits for Ward Composers

Help me give my students keyboard accessories so that we can complete our piano lab!

FULLY FUNDED! Mx. Kuehl's classroom raised $1,334

This project is fully funded

My Project

Music students at Ward have been learning to play many instruments this past year including percussion instruments, recorder, bucket drums, and singing. My students are looking for more instruments to learn so that we can explore new ways of expressing creativity together. The middle school students are especially eager to learn piano and begin introductory composition projects.

With the funding of this project, students in Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade will be able to improve their keyboard skills with a fully-functioning piano lab.

Research shows that learning piano improves memory, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and lowers anxiety levels. Additionally, playing popular songs that are relevant to students' every day lives can confidence, relieves stress, and helps you become a better listener.

This project will help to bring new instruments and new opportunities for creative adventures to students at Ward. Thank you for your support of our growing music program!

Mx. Kuehl Laura Ward Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PHILIPS Over Ear Wired Stereo Headphones for Podcasts, Studio Monitoring and Recording Headset for Computer, Keyboard and Guitar with 6.3 mm (1/4") Add On Adapter • Amazon Business $19.00 36 $684.00
Hanghs Desktop Document Book Holder Laptop/iPad/Cookbook/Music/Document Stand Holder Reading Stand with 7 Adjustable Positions (Black) • Amazon Business $12.89 13 $167.57
[UL Certified] DC 9V 0.5A 500mA Power Supply Adapter, Plug 5.5mm x 2.1mm, Center Positive,UL Listed • Amazon Business $9.81 11 $107.91
Morelecs Headphone Splitter Nylon-Braided 3.5mm Audio Stereo Y Splitter AUX Splitter 3.5mm Male to 2 Port 3.5mm Female for Earphone, Headset Splitter Adapter • Amazon Business $5.99 18 $107.82
Gorilla Grip Slip Resistant Breathable Space Saving Mesh Large 24 Pocket Shoe Organizer, 2 Pack, Up to 40 Pounds, Over the Door, Sturdy Closet Storage Rack Hangs on Closets for Shoes, Sneakers, Gray • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89

Materials cost

$1,087.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,133.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$200.03

Total project goal

$1,333.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,333.53

3 Donors

-$1,244.87

Donations toward project cost

-$1,118.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.24

match offer

-$17.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$14.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$71.17

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$0.00

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