The Sound of Language: A Musical Approach to Communication Skills
Help me give my students a classroom that is designed to encourage them to utilize music that naturally engages the brain in ways that enhance communication skills, memory, and emotional connection.
$540 goal
This project expired on September 11, 2025.
This project expired on September 11, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
My project is designed as a new classroom for middle school Multi-lingual students. The classroom will be utilized to help the students to practice the sound of music and lyrics.
The carpet will be used as a spot for peer communication.
The lights will create an environment that feels warm and safe. The record player will be utilized for the students to select the genre of music they prefer.
My students are special because many of them have limited English language development. Yet, they are very eager to learn the language. Music is a universal language. Many of the students understand the language in a song. This will help to develop trans-language skills.
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
100 students impacted
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Total project cost
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Total project goal
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