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  • Snug as a Bug on a Musical Rug!

    Funded Aug 12, 2018

    Thank you all so much for graciously giving to my Donors Choose Grant! My students absolutely love the new rug! Having a comfy cozy place to sit and enjoy is wonderful.

    When I moved into my new space I was incredibly happy to have a large trailer and even a bathroom, but the one problem was the tile floor. The tile is easy to clean and more durable, but when it comes to floor games, instruments and sound absorption, I needed a solution. This Musical Rug was that perfect solution. I couldn't believe that I received the funds so quickly to help my students. When I fist unraveled the carpet the kids went berserk. Watching them point out the music words and symbols was a true delight.

    My students will always need a place to work in groups, play circle games and even just lounge around during an activity. With the help of donors like you I have a special place for every child and every activity.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Howe

  • Coffee Tins and Cutting Boards for a Music Class?

    Funded Aug 24, 2017

    Thank you all so much for your generosity! The project being funded has given my students so much joy and passion for musical performing. The new home-made kids drum sets, called Stick Stations, have revolutionized the way I teach rhythms to my 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. We have performed rhythm echoes, melodies and even playing along with famous classical music! Having portable instruments to utilize in the student's classes has been wonderful. It is already obvious that their rhythmic counting ability has grow! The first week of instruments was by far the best. Seeing the children's eyes grow in amazement was too cool.

    The excitement for music and performing on these great instruments has been truly wonderful and a game changer for our music curriculum. The smiles and joy will never be forgotten.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Howe

So I know what you're thinking. How can cutting boards and coffee tins help students experience and create music? Well if you add a tambourine and drum sticks you have a perfectly good drum set! These sets will be easily transported as I travel from class to class spreading musical joy! To complete these sets I will need cutting boards, tambourines and the resource book, Kidstix: Rockin' Repertoire for Rhythm Readiness! I have already acquired drumsticks from previous years and will get all the cans from the cafeteria here at school! Music Education Legend Artie Almeida has created some of the best literature, ideas, and crazy outside-the-box creations for music education. One of her most ingenious ideas is called "Kidstix!" This music publication shares a guide to using these drumming sets as well as rhythmic literature, songs and concepts to be performed by the students! Using the kid friendly drum sets students will gain a better grasp of rhythmic performance, grow their rhythmic vocabulary, and even be able to create their own compositions using these wonderful drum sets!

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So I know what you're thinking. How can cutting boards and coffee tins help students experience and create music? Well if you add a tambourine and drum sticks you have a perfectly good drum set! These sets will be easily transported as I travel from class to class spreading musical joy! To complete these sets I will need cutting boards, tambourines and the resource book, Kidstix: Rockin' Repertoire for Rhythm Readiness! I have already acquired drumsticks from previous years and will get all the cans from the cafeteria here at school! Music Education Legend Artie Almeida has created some of the best literature, ideas, and crazy outside-the-box creations for music education. One of her most ingenious ideas is called "Kidstix!" This music publication shares a guide to using these drumming sets as well as rhythmic literature, songs and concepts to be performed by the students! Using the kid friendly drum sets students will gain a better grasp of rhythmic performance, grow their rhythmic vocabulary, and even be able to create their own compositions using these wonderful drum sets!

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