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Mrs. Forbes from Fairland OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Organizing the Owls

Help me give my students a magnetic board for visuals, a rolling cart adds flexibility. Magnetic baskets are for storage, while dry erase markers offer versatility for note-taking.

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My Project

In the realm of elementary education, the importance of providing engaging and effective learning experiences cannot be overstated. This is true in music education, where fostering a love for music and developing fundamental skills are essential goals. To achieve this, it is crucial to equip students with the necessary tools and resources that facilitate interactive and personalized learning experiences. We will explore how the implementation of specific learning tools, including a magnetic music board, dry erase markers, a musical poster, and rolling storage, can significantly enhance the music education of elementary students.

The magnetic music board serves as a platform for students to engage with musical concepts in a hands-on manner.

This interactive approach promotes engagement and understanding, as students are encouraged to experiment and visualize musical concepts in real-time.

Providing students with dry erase markers and individual whiteboards allows for personalized note-taking and practice sessions. Students can jot down musical phrases, write annotations, or solve musical exercises, fostering a sense of ownership and autonomy in their learning. This personalized approach encourages active participation.

The musical poster serves as a visual aid, displaying key information such as musical notation, composers, instruments, and music theory concepts. By having this reference displayed in the classroom, students can reinforce their understanding of musical elements and historical figures creating richness and diversity.

The rolling storage unit provides a solution for organizing and storing musical assignments, teaching tools, and other materials. With easy access to resources, students can retrieve and return items as needed, promoting organization and responsibility in their learning environment. This aligns with the values of diligence and neatness embodied by the school creed. By providing students with dry erase markers, music board, musical poster, and rolling storage creates opportunities for hands-on engagement, personalized learning experiences, visual reference materials, and organizational support.

Mrs. Forbes
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey-Can-Do Organization Mixed Materials Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Multicolor (CRT-02214) • Quill.com $95.99 1 $95.99
Sepamoon 240 Pack Dry Erase Markers Bulk Chisel Tip Whiteboard Markers Pens Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Large Dry Erase Music Staff Magnet Sheet 45.5 x 17" for Classroom Supplies, Teachers, Musicians, Students • Amazon Business $30.49 1 $30.49
Rainbow Striped Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Arteza Mesh Magnetic Basket Organizers Include 12 Dry Erase Markers, Set of 2 Mesh Storage Baskets for Holding Whiteboard & Office Accessories • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Music Genre Posters Music Bulletin Board Set Music Posters for Classroom Musical Education Posters Decor for Primary School Middle School and High School Classroom Decorations or Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Decorably Famous Musicians Quotes (Famous Musicians Quotes) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$233.02

Vendor shipping charges

$1.20

Sales tax

$18.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.60

Total project goal

$337.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$337.31

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$337.31

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