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Mrs. Snyder from Jamaica, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Music in Pre-K

Help me give my students a new record player, musical instruments and drums.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Snyder's classroom raised $229

This project is fully funded

My Students

I work with 18 Pre-Kindergarten students who come from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Many are learning English as their second language. The majority of my students receive free or reduced-price lunch. For many of them, this is their first school experience. Our school has grades Pre-K through 5th grade.

My students are curious and eager to learn!

My goal this year is to create a nurturing environment where my students become independent learners, thinkers, and problem solvers. We are creating the future leaders of the world!

My Project

“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning” (Plato)

Incorporating music into our day enhances the learning experience.

Recently, our classroom record player broke. One of our class jobs is the 'Class DJ'. This student gets to pick music to be played while students work and play in their centers. They are able to choose from our collection of vinyl: jazz, classical and bossanova classics.

The new instruments will also help to build our music center. Students will be able to play a variety of music along with the classics played in class. We hope to create a love of the arts and music in our young learners.

Mrs. Snyder The Queens School for Leadership and Excellence Grades PreK-2

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.

Jamaica, NY 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

18 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Djembe Drum Carved Bongo African inspired music beginners for kids and adults also a unique gifting idea. Carver Abstract Elephant Giraffe Turtle. (12 Inch, Elephant) • Amazon Business $33.97 2 $67.94
Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player with Built-in Speakers | Upgraded Turntable Audio Sound| Includes Extra Stylus | Oatmeal (VSC-550BT-FOT) • Amazon Business $61.02 1 $61.02
LOOIKOOS Toddler Musical Instruments, Eco Friendly Musical Set for Kids Preschool Educational, Natural Wooden Percussion Instruments Musical Toys for Boys and Girls with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $32.89 1 $32.89

Materials cost

$161.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.28

Total project goal

$228.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$228.56

3 Donors

-$228.56

Donations toward project cost

-$194.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.28

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$0.00

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