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Mrs. Phillips from Aberdeen SD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where WORDS Fail, MUSIC Speaks!

Help me give my students an experience they'll never forget. Our school is doing a music theme next year. I have music decor items in the project. I have also included some books, notebooks and other motivational materials.

  • 7 donors
  • $179 still needed

expires Jun 16

  • 7 donors
  • $179 still needed
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My Project

Incorporating a music theme for next year to enhance the students' experience musically. Including a variety of items in the cart to support the music theme.

I also added great books and writing materials to enhance daily workshops.

Using motivational cards effectively to get students excited about working hard and succeeding. I would like to incorporate more interactive music activities to engage students.

Explore ways to increase student participation during workshops through interactive discussions. The motivational notes in the cart are a way that I like to encourage and help kids have great days. I am very excited to get going on the decorations and plans for next year's theme.

Mrs. Phillips will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by June 16.

Mrs. Phillips
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Comfy Floor Seat - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
HUAWIND Soprano Ukulele For Beginners Four String Hawaiian Ukelele Start Pack Light Blue Ukelele • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Peter Reynolds Creatrilogy Box Set (Dot, Ish, Sky Color) • Amazon Business $39.57 1 $39.57
RGB Corner LED Floor Lamp, Corner Floor Lamps, 56" Music Mood lighting Sync Dimmable Home Decor, Color Changing Gaming Light, Timing Stand Lights for Bedroom, Living Room, DIY Colors & Scene Modes • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
JOEKIKIMD Mini Notebooks 24 Pack, Small Notepad 3.5 x 5” Lined Pages Colorful Mini Notepad Journals bulk Notebooks for Kids Office Gifts School Supplies (12 Colors, 12 Designs) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Yexiya A6 Composition Notebook Bulk Notepads Rainbow Spine Journal Notebook Memo Small Lined Kraft Notebooks 5.35 x 4.13 In Mini Journals Notebooks School Supplies, 24 Sheets/ 48 Pages(50 Pcs) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
THiNKABLE Kids notebook pack, Set of 24, Pastel Mini Kid Journals Bulk, Small Notebooks for Party Favors, Back to School Supplies, Inspirational Notebooks, Pocket Journal sets • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
80's Party Supplies - Cassette Tape Banner Garland Decorations, 7 Feet Long (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
18 Music Classroom Decor - 11x14in Music Classroom Posters, Music Posters for Classroom, Music Classroom Decorations, Music Education Posters for Classroom, Music Classroom Posters Elementary • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Wei Skates On • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language • Amazon Business $13.24 1 $13.24
Aobopar Cute Tape Dispenser, Pink Tape Dispenser Desk, Office Desktop Tape Dispenser, Funny Novelty Tape Dispenser Pen Holder, Retro Cassette 80'S Desk Accessory Organizer • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
Otto The Ornament: A Christmas Book for Kids • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
12 Pcs Pins Music Backpacks Pins Cute Pins for Men Women Gift Music Tape Lapel Badges Pins for Jackets Shirts Hat Aesthetic Vintage Pins Funny Brooches Pins for 80s 90s Party Retro Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ENUOLI Neon Signs,Music Note Shaped Neon Lights LED Decor Night Light Wall Bedside Decor Battery/USB Operated Creative Lighting for Christmas,Wedding,Birthday Gift,Pub,Kids Room,Living Room(Pink) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Whaline 66Ft Musical Notes Bulletin Board Borders Colorful Musical Note Trimmer Stickers Self-Adhesive Music Theme Bulletin Board Decoration for Classroom Chalkboard School DIY • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Change Sings (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Four Types of Writing Teaching Poster Set • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 1 $11.99
Coat of Many Colors • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
Beistle Cassette Player Cutouts Party Decorations • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Trend? Terrific Trimmers?, Musical Keyboard • Quill.com $10.99 1 $10.99
Sweetzer & Orange Motivational Postcards Pack (60 Post Cards) 4x6 Postcards for Kids and Adults. Growth Mindset Affirmation Cards, Mindfulness Cards, Inspiration Cards and Blank Encouragement Cards • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
40 Pcs Music Party Decorations Musical Notes Rock and Roll Record Cutouts Silhouettes Guitar Party Favor Cutouts 50s 80s Theme Party Baby Shower School Bulletin Board Craft Decoration • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Outus 120 Pcs Motivational Encouragement Quote Cards Inspirational Kindness Appreciation Gratitude Business Cards Encouragement Mini Note Cards for Student Kids Teachers, 30 Styles (Landscape Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
80's Party Decorations, 80's Cutouts Large Cassette Player Cutouts Headphones Cutouts Radio Cutouts for 1970s Party Decoration 1980's Theme Party Decorating Kit Retro Design (12 Pieces) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
40 Pcs Music Notes Cutouts Music Party Decorations Musical Notes Silhouette for Music Concert 50's Theme Birthday 2024 New Year Party Baby Shower School Bulletin Board Craft Wall Decor(Black) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sydney & Simon: Go Green! • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$580.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.01

Sales tax

 $31.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$682.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.48

Total project goal

$803.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $803.22

6 Donors

-$400.00

Donations toward project cost

-$340.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.00

match offer

-$225.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$191.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $178.22

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