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Ms. Icenhower from Saint Ann, MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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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.

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Celebrate 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.

Ms. Icenhower Hoech Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Ann, MO 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ophanie Area Rugs 9x12 Living Room, Large Grey Bedroom Carpet, Big Shag Indoor Thick Soft Nursery Rug, Gray Fluffy Carpets for Boy and Girls Room Dorm Home Decor Aesthetic • Amazon Business $119.98 1 $119.98
Mlambert 100Ft LED Outdoor String Lights, Dimmable Patio Lights, Waterproof Shatterproof 53 G40 Globe Bulb String for Backyard Bistro-Black 1 Pack • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Microphones, Portable 5.0 Bluetooth Speaker for Adults & Kids, with 50W Speaker,Handle &RGB Lights, Supports TF Card/USB/Aux in/TWS,for Home,Party,Performance,Meeting • Amazon Business $56.90 1 $56.90
Victrola Journey+ Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player, Black (VSC-400SB-BLK-SDF) • Amazon Business $46.19 1 $46.19
Novatique Retro Music Room Decor Vinyl Record Wall Art Cool Art Record Decor Print Minimalist Tape Muisc Poster Framed for Men and Woman Living Room Bedroom,12x16inch • Amazon Business $34.19 1 $34.19
uuffoo 2 Pack Rechargeable Table Lamp, 5200mAh Battery Powered Outdoor Table Lamps with 3 Colors Stepless Dimming, Cordless Table Lamp for Restaurant, Patio, Bedroom, Bar Night Light (Black) • Amazon Business $34.19 1 $34.19
LEXSIVO Music Definition Print Canvas Wall Art Home Office Decor Modern Minimalist Painting 12x15 Canvas Music Poster Framed Ready to Hang Artwork Musician Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AZEZO Metal Guitar Pick Décor, 12’’x10’’ Music Wall Art, Stainless Guitar Wall Art, Featuring ‘Music Is What Feelings Sound Like’ • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
EXCOOL CLUB Retro Music Wall Art - 12x16 Black and White Posters, Vintage Guitar Art Prints, Instrument Record Pictures for Living Room, Music Room & Studio Decor (UNFRAMED) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
BeYumi Music Notes Border Decor - 108Pcs Back to School Music Notes Bulletin Board Set Music Makes The World Brighter Cutouts Piano Border Trim Preschool Classroom Chalkboard Wall Decoration Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$422.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.95

Total project goal

$539.69

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