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Mr. Becker from Saint Louis MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puppet Play

Help me give my students Puppets to engage in singing, storytelling and creativity!

  • 2 donors
  • $403 still needed

expires Sep 05

  • 2 donors
  • $403 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I am constantly inspired by the enthusiasm and creativity that my students bring to the classroom every day. Their passion for music and learning is truly remarkable, and I am dedicated to providing them with the best tools and resources to help nurture their musical talents.

In our classroom, I've observed that incorporating puppets into music education can be a powerful and engaging way to enhance learning.

Puppets serve as fantastic teaching aids, capturing students' attention and imagination while facilitating interactive and dynamic lessons. With your generous support, I aim to introduce puppets into our music program, enriching our educational experience in several key ways.

Enhanced Engagement: Puppets bring music concepts to life in a way that resonates deeply with students. By incorporating puppetry into lessons, I can create memorable experiences that inspire curiosity and active participation among my students.

Improved Communication Skills: Utilizing puppets encourages students to express themselves confidently through dialogue and storytelling. This not only strengthens their verbal communication skills but also fosters creativity and self-expression.

Multi-Sensory Learning: Puppets engage multiple senses simultaneously, making learning more immersive and effective. Through puppetry, students can visualize musical concepts, feel rhythms, and even create their own musical narratives, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of music.

Your contribution to this project would not only provide my students with valuable learning resources but also instill in them a sense of joy, wonder, and discovery that will stay with them long after they leave my classroom. Thank you for considering supporting our musical journey!

Mr. Becker
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Kid Puppets - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Childcraft Farm and Wild Animal Puppets, Set of 12 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $118.27 1 $118.27
Lakeshore Big Mouth Animal Puppets - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99

Materials cost

$327.26

Vendor shipping charges

$22.28

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.84

Total project goal

$452.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$452.29

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$402.29

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