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Ms. Scalzetti from Woodhaven, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Music and Technology

Help me give my students a musical education through the use of technology.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Scalzetti's classroom raised $713

This project is fully funded

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My Project

I work as a music teacher in a highly underprivileged area of New York City. My children are eager learners and so excited for music this year. I have a lot of instruments I bought with my own money for the older kids. The younger ones in Pre-K, K, and 1st need some centers too.

Music is a critical component in learning, and studies show that it affects math, language, reading, and science positively.

I am trying to get some technological tools in the classroom to help the kids have a great time in music class. Imagine the kids singing songs through a karaoke machine while the rest dance, or them listening excitedly to stories with music using Tonies. And imagine the excitement when they get to jump on a piano mat to create music, they even get exercise this way!

I love to imagine their excitement if I get this equipment for them. They would love it so dearly.

Ms. Scalzetti PS 97 Forest Park Grades PreK-2

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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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More than three‑quarters of 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

550 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classic Karaoke Machine • Kaplan Early Learning Company $256.46 1 $256.46
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Chase, Skye, Marshall, and Playtime Puppy - Listen, Learn, and Play with One Huggable Little Box - Light Blue • Amazon Business $139.95 1 $139.95
SUNLIN 6 ft. Floor Piano Mat for Kids & Toddlers, Giant Piano Mat, 24 Keys, 10 Built in Songs, 8 Instrument Sounds, Record & Playback, Song Booklet, Musical Toy Gift for Boys & Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Innovative Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser with Essential Oil Set for Large Room, Zen Design, 6 Relaxing Sounds, White Noise Machine, 7 Night Lights, Ultrasonic Super Quiet Cool Mist Aroma Humidifier • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
Tonies The Cat in The Hat Audio Play Character by Dr. Seuss • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Pete The Cat: Rock On! Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies John Henry Audio Play Character with Other Stories • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies x Calm Mindfulness Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies We're Going on a Bear Hunt Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$567.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$605.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.89

Total project goal

$712.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $712.60

3 Donors

-$662.60

Donations toward project cost

-$563.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.39

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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