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Ms. Edwards from Saint Louis, MO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Music Teacher: Building a Music Program

Help me give my students a piano keyboard, books, and music support items.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Edwards's classroom raised $815

This project is fully funded

My Students

I love that my students are high achievers and lifelong learners. They are able to face challenges ahead of them with the most incredible attitude. They shoot for the moon despite the obstacles. They love music and are passionate about learning.

My Project

Students will be exposed to amazing music lessons through this new program. Every lesson will expand their music, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Every material provided will create a space where students can learn through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic means.

This holistic approach will expose students to greater opportunities, therefore, expanding their minds.

When students come into the classroom and are able to use great instruments, books, and other music materials they not only will expand their music knowledge but learn practical life skills. Each item will create learning opportunities.

Ms. Edwards KIPP Victory Academy 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.

Saint Louis, MO 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

550 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RockJam 88-Key Beginner Digital Piano with Full-Size Semi-Weighted Keys, Power Supply, Keyboard Stand, Keyboard Bench, Sustain Pedal, Simply Piano App Content & Key Note Stickers • Amazon Business $314.50 1 $314.50
Lummi Sticks (24-Pack) • Amazon Business $25.73 2 $51.46
Kmise Soprano Ukulele Professional Mahogany Instrument 21 Inch Hawaiian Ukalalee for Beginner With Ukelele Starter Kit ( Free Online Lesson Bag Tuner Strap Replacement Strings Instruction Booklet ) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Dry Erase Lapboard Classroom Set, Includes 30 Whiteboards 9 x 12 Inch, 30 Markers, 30 Erasers, Ideal for Teachers, Students, Sunday School, Group Participation • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
EVNEED 40 Pcs Plastic Egg Shakers Set Percussion Musical Egg Maracas Kids Toys with 8 Different Colors for Child Toys Music Learning DIY Painting,Easter Eggs • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90
Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation WB-200 Wood Block with Mallet • Amazon Business $20.58 1 $20.58
Augshy 40PCS Plastic Egg Shakers Percussion Musical Maracas Easter Eggs with a Storage Bag for Toys Music Learning DIY Painting(8 Different Colors) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
The Carnival of the Animals (Book & CD) • Amazon Business $16.83 1 $16.83
Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf: With a Fully-Orchestrated and Narrated CD • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
North Star Teacher Resource NST3059 Music Genres Bulletin Board Set, Set of 8 Posters • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Blovec Juggling Scarves for Kids, 30 pcs Square Dance Scarf Magic Movement Scarves Performance Props Accessories 24 by 24 Inch in 10 Colors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wood Block Musical Instrument with Mallet Solid Hardwood Percussion Rhythm Blocks • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Wild Symphony • Amazon Business $11.35 1 $11.35
Because • Amazon Business $11.12 1 $11.12
Musical Notes Bulletin Board Border Straight Roll Border for Music Room Classroom Home Decoration 36ft • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$652.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$692.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.23

Total project goal

$814.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$814.89

1 Donor

-$543.25

Donations toward project cost

-$461.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.48

match offer

-$271.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$230.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.75

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$0.00

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