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Ms. DeHart from Choctaw, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students the opportunity to experience collaboration in a musical setting.

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Ms. DeHart Choctaw Elementary School
Choctaw, OK Grades PreK-2

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Boomwhackers and rhythm sticks encourage collaboration by making each student an essential part of the group’s musical success. With boomwhackers, each student is responsible for a specific pitch, so they must listen carefully and work together to create complete melodies and harmonies. This shared responsibility builds teamwork and helps students understand how their individual contributions fit into a larger whole. Rhythm sticks reinforce this idea by requiring students to stay together in steady patterns, follow directions, and respond as a group, strengthening their ability to cooperate and communicate nonverbally.

These instruments also bring a strong sense of fun and engagement into the music classroom.

The colorful, hands-on nature of boomwhackers immediately captures students’ attention, while rhythm sticks allow for movement and active participation. Instead of passively learning about music concepts, students experience rhythm, tempo, and beat in a physical and enjoyable way. This playful approach lowers anxiety, encourages participation from all learners, and helps students feel more confident expressing themselves musically.

Together, boomwhackers and rhythm sticks create an inclusive and energetic learning environment where students can thrive. Because there is no single “spotlight” role, all students can participate at their own level while still contributing to the group’s success. This fosters a sense of belonging and builds positive classroom relationships. As students collaborate, have fun, and create music together, they develop not only musical skills but also important social skills that support their overall learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

380 students impacted
Ms. DeHart Choctaw Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Choctaw, OK 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

380 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boomwhackers Full Spectrum Kit • Music & Arts $119.95 1 $119.95
60 Pcs Rhythm Sticks for Kids Bulk, Wood Music Lummi Sticks, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $30.39 2 $60.78

Materials cost

$180.73

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.27

Total project goal

$268.44

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