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Ms. Foster from Washington, DC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Preschool Violinists

Help me give my students two quality violins to help them continue to learn and develop as violinists!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Foster's classroom raised $1,376

This project is fully funded

My Project

There are so many benefits to children learning to play instruments, specifically the violin. Teaching young children to play violin can significantly improve their memory, attention span and ability to self-control. It also supports their sensory cognitive development, promotes inclusion and can improve social skills. Violin play also can also improve a child's mental function and overall health. And if not for any other reason, instruments are just fun!

I want to give my students two quality violins as they are learning the basics of how to play.

We have already begun learning about the shape, parts and sound of violins and I want to now give them better quality violins as they begin to improve on their basic knowledge and fundamentals. I can't wait to see their little fingers playing along those strings and hope that you can help me make it a reality!

Ms. Foster Friendship Public Charter School - Blow Pierce Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Persona Series Violin Outfit • Woodwind and Brasswind $449.99 2 $899.98
PCGU 400-499.99 ADH REPAIR PLAN • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.99 2 $159.98

Materials cost

$1,059.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $63.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,169.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$206.38

Total project goal

$1,375.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,375.84

4 Donors

-$1,375.84

Donations toward project cost

-$1,169.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$206.38

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