Help me give my students drum pads and drum sticks to help practice rhythms.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Allmon's classroom raised $752
This project is fully funded
My Project
Drumming is the number one requested activity amongst elementary music students. When practicing new rhythms and patterns, I usually have students clapping. This works, but it could be better. Using drum sticks to play rhythms requires hand-eye coordination as well as independent use of each hand.
Rhythm practice is essential to building musical knowledge.
In my upper grades, I use a program called "Rhythm Judo" where students practice rhythms independently. When they master a rhythm, they master that belt level, like in Karate. There are 9 different belts, with each one getting more difficult. Right now, students use drumsticks on the floor to practice. While this works, drum sticks don't have the correct bounce or sound. Because of this, student get discouraged.
Having a class set of drum practice pads would encourage students to practice more, keep the classroom quieter during practice time, and give them a real feel for what an actual snare drum would feel like.
More than half 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
AAGUT Drum Practice Pad 12 Inch for Drumming Drum Pad, Marching Band Bass Snare Drum Sided with 2 Pairs of 5A Drum Sticks and Drum Pads Carry Bag(Gray)
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$19.98
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$599.40
Materials cost
$599.40
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$638.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$112.66
Total project goal
$751.05
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$751.05
1 Donor
-$751.05
Donations toward project cost
-$638.39
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