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Mrs. Llanes from Miami, FL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tune Into Education: Instrumental Insights for Young Minds

Help me give my students a variety of musical instruments to allow them to directly engage with the concept that sound comes from objects that vibrate, through activities such as playing drums, xylophones, and other instruments.

  • $608 goal

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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

Research consistently shows that incorporating hands-on activities into the learning process can greatly benefit young learners. It not only makes education more engaging but also memorably reinforces theoretical concepts. Understanding sound energy is a fundamental part of the curriculum. Providing my students with the opportunity to explore this through musical instruments will make the learning process both enjoyable and effective and the hands-on experiences with these instruments can significantly contribute to the students' understanding of this concept. As educators, we recognize and celebrate the unique learning styles of our students.

For this remarkable group, the magic of learning unfolds most effortlessly when set to the rhythm of music.

Whether it's exploring concepts through musical activities or immersing themselves in the world of sounds, these students consistently demonstrate an enhanced understanding and retention when the educational journey is accompanied by the enchanting notes of music.

Mrs. Llanes Seminole Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Miami, FL 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

22 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10-Player Rhythm Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Rhythm Band 8-Note Handbell Set, 8 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $64.42 1 $64.42
Cluster Bells • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 6 $47.94
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Band in A Box Multiple Musical Instrument Rhythm Set, 10 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $38.84 1 $38.84
Constructive Playthings Boomwhackers Tubes, Musical Sound Tube for Kids, Boomwhackers Set of 8 • Amazon Business $36.42 1 $36.42
Wrist & Ankle Bells • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 6 $35.94
Lakeshore Shake & Move Ribbon Bells - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Crocodile Creek Rainmaker - Set of 2 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Schylling Brand Classic Wood Xylophone - Early Music Toy - Metal Keys and Two Wooden Mallets Included - Ages 3-6 • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
ZEONHAK 10 Pack 5 Sizes Musical Steel Triangle Percussion Instrument with Striker, Triangle Music Instrument, Triangle Hand Percussion Instrument for Children Music Enlightenment, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 inch • Amazon Business $21.62 1 $21.62
Japanese Den Den • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
Mexican Guiro • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
QDH Kids Toy Ukulele, Kids Guitar Musical Toy,17 Inch 4 Steel Strings, with Pick, Kids Play Early Educational Learning Musical Instrument Gift for Preschool Children, Ages 3-6(Wooden Color) (17inch) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Guiro Tone Block • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
S-Mechanic Tuning Fork, 3 Pack A440Hz Tuning Fork - Standard A 440 Hz Violin Guitar Tuner Musical Instrument with Silicone Hammer • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$468.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.33

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$516.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.09

Total project goal

$607.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $607.29

10 Donors

-$346.00

Donations toward project cost

-$316.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$235.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$200.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.76

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