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Mr. Pierre from Capitol Hgts., MD is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Talking Walls

Help me give my students to create an engaging classroom environment, it is vital that the physical space reflects the vibrancy of our musical exploration as my student enhance their musicianship. Help me get construction paper and recorders

Mr. Pierre Capitol Heights Elementary School

Capitol Hgts., MD Grades 3-5

My Project

As an Orff teacher embarking on my first year at this school, I recognize the profound impact that a well-structured classroom environment can have on student learning and creativity. My pedagogical approach is centered around fostering a space where students feel safe and comfortable to take risks in their artistic endeavors. By cultivating an atmosphere of trust and openness, I aim to encourage my students to explore their creative potential without the fear of judgment. This foundational principle is essential for nurturing innovative thinking and collaboration among young learners.

To create an engaging classroom environment, it is vital that the physical space reflects the vibrancy of our musical exploration.

The concept of "the walls should talk" encapsulates my vision for a clean, organized, and visually stimulating room. By utilizing construction paper and borders designed by the students themselves, we can collaboratively establish a learning space that they feel ownership over. This participatory approach not only enhances their engagement but also reinforces their sense of belonging within the classroom community.

The second critical component of this proposal involves acquiring recorders for my entire third-grade class and mallets for the remaining 300 students who will be playing xylophones during our lessons. These instruments are integral to implementing the Orff approach effectively, allowing students to experience hands-on music-making while developing essential skills such as rhythm, melody, and teamwork. Investing in these resources will not only enrich our curriculum but also empower students to express themselves musically in a supportive environment.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 300 students impacted 11 donors

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Capitol Hgts., MD
Grades 3-5
Music
Traditional School
Musical Instruments
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mr. Pierre Capitol Heights Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Capitol Hgts., MD View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 300 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Peripole® Baroque Soprano Halo® Recorder-Gold • Peripole, Inc. $6.27 150 $940.13

Crayola Giant Construction Paper - 12" x 18", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 48 and Stencil • Blick Art Materials $4.30 10 $43.00

Materials cost			$983.13
Vendor shipping charges			$84.85
Sales tax			$58.99
3rd party payment processing fee			$14.75
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,171.72
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$206.77
Total project goal			$1,378.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,378.49
10 Donors			-$692.63
Donations toward project cost			-$604.24
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$88.39
match offer			-$667.62
Match offer toward project cost			-$567.48
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$100.14
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$18.24
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Talking Walls

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