Storytime & Song: Bringing Music to Life Through Books
Help me give my students 31 books I can read aloud in my music classroom to inspire a love of music, support early literacy, and make learning musical concepts fun and engaging through storytelling.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fox's classroom raised $586
This project is fully funded
My Project
I teach an amazing group of students who are curious, creative, and full of energy. Many of them come from low-income households and don’t have access to books or music opportunities outside of school. Despite challenges, they come to music class excited to learn, explore, and express themselves. What makes my students special is their enthusiasm and willingness to try new things, especially when learning feels fun and meaningful.
The 31 read-aloud books I’m requesting will bring music concepts to life through storytelling.
These books will help me teach rhythm, tempo, dynamics, instrument families, world music, and more in ways that connect with students of all learning styles. Some books encourage movement, others explore musical vocabulary or tell the stories of musicians from diverse backgrounds. By listening to and discussing these stories, students will strengthen both their literacy and music understanding. These read-alouds will also help build listening skills, vocabulary, and a deeper appreciation for music.
My goal is to create a music classroom where every child feels included, inspired, and excited to learn. These books will make a huge difference in helping students connect emotionally and intellectually to music. With your help, I can give them the tools they need to succeed—not just in music, but in reading, communication, and creative thinking too.
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
There's a Hole in the Bucket! (First Steps in Music series)
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$18.95
1
$18.95
The Crabfish (First Steps in Music series)
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$18.95
1
$18.95
The Other Day I Met a Bear (First Steps in Music series)
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$18.95
1
$18.95
Music Class Today!
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$18.59
1
$18.59
Kitty Alone (First Steps in Music series)
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$17.95
1
$17.95
The Frog and the Mouse (First Steps in Music series)
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$17.95
1
$17.95
The Derby Ram (First Steps in Music series)
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$17.95
1
$17.95
Risseldy, Rosseldy (First Steps in Music series)
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$17.66
1
$17.66
Sweet Child o' Mine
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$17.66
1
$17.66
Old Joe Clark (First Steps in Music series)
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$17.60
1
$17.60
Momma, Buy Me a China Doll (First Steps in Music series)
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$17.26
1
$17.26
There Was a Man and He Was Mad (First Steps in Music series)
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$16.96
1
$16.96
The Swapping Song (First Steps in Music series)
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$16.70
1
$16.70
The Tailor and the Mouse (First Steps in Music series)
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$16.59
1
$16.59
Over in the Meadow
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$16.31
1
$16.31
The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night (First Steps in Music series)
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$16.11
1
$16.11
Father Grumble (First Steps in Music series)
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$15.65
1
$15.65
Waltzing Matilda (First Steps in Music series)
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$15.55
1
$15.55
My Aunt Came Back (First Steps in Music series)
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$15.52
1
$15.52
The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom
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$14.39
1
$14.39
Groundhug Day
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$13.17
1
$13.17
Family Dynamics: Embrace Your Sound (The Family Dynamics Series)
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$12.99
1
$12.99
EGBDF The Musical Yak (Musical Land Series)
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$12.99
1
$12.99
FACE The Musical Flamingo (Musical Land Series)
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Rhythm Rescue
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Marsupial Sue Book and CD
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$11.11
1
$11.11
The Big Umbrella
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$10.53
1
$10.53
Abiyoyo Returns
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Moses Goes to a Concert
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$8.36
1
$8.36
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (The Color Monster, 1)
• Amazon Business
$7.19
1
$7.19
Every Little Thing: Based on the song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley (Preschool Music Books, Children Song Books, Reggae for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$6.52
1
$6.52
Materials cost
$461.08
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$498.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$87.88
Total project goal
$585.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$585.88
6 Donors
-$340.24
Donations toward project cost
-$327.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$13.09
match offer
-$201.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$170.85
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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