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Ms. McConnell from Ulysses, KS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcome to Our Fun and Exciting Music Room!

Help me give my students a rug, CD players, and other materials to create a fun experience in my music classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McConnell's classroom raised $488

This project is fully funded

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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

A well-equipped music room isn’t just about instruments; it’s about creating an environment that nurtures exploration, creativity, and focus. General supplies, ike wipes and Kleenex, just help to keep our room sanitary and help meet basic needs students have. The music rug is more than decor; it defines space for movement, group activities, and seating arrangements in an inviting, organized way that makes kids feel right at home. Altogether, these resources turn your room into a hub where music education becomes immersive, engaging, and joyful. Music rooms should be a fun and engaging place.

Ms. McConnell Hickok Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ABCarpet Durable Music Classroom Rug 6'5"x10' Guitar Area Rug for Studio Black Music Carpet for Kids Room Non Slip Musical Playmat for Elementary, Preschool, Nursery, Playroom, Music Class • Amazon Business $186.19 1 $186.19
Deluxe Products CD Player Portable with 60 Second Anti Skip, Stereo Earbuds, Includes Aux in Cable and AC USB Power Cable for use at Home or in Car • Amazon Business $20.76 2 $41.52
Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 • Amazon Business $20.84 1 $20.84
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Rhythm Instruments and More for Active Learning • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
The Story Orchestra: The Planets: Press the note to hear Holst's music (The Story Orchestra, 8) • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
101 Rhythm Instrument Activities for Young Children • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
63 Simple Songs for Bells, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, and Resonator Blocks. Without Musical Notes: Just Follow the Color Circles (No Music Reading? No Problem! Play Right Away) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Allegro: A Musical Journey Through 11 Musical Masterpieces • Amazon Business $12.33 1 $12.33
Onelinkmore Headphone Splitter - 5-Jack 3.5mm Audio Stereo Adapter for Headsets, Earbuds, Earphones - 1 Male to 4 Female With Stereo Cable • Amazon Business $5.88 2 $11.76
The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals: Press the note to hear Saint-Saëns' music (Volume 5) (The Story Orchestra, 5) • Amazon Business $10.03 1 $10.03
Wild Symphony • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$354.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.19

Total project goal

$487.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $487.93

1 Donor

-$487.93

Donations toward project cost

-$414.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.19

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