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Ms. Kasimow from Brooklyn, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Ukulele Class Grows in Brooklyn

Help me give my students the gift of learning how to play an instrument.

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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 Students

My little Kindergarteners are filled with excitement for learning and I am beyond excited to be returning to the classroom this year for live instruction. I have noticed that children benefit greatly from music and movement breaks. In fact, music in many ways is what makes kids brains sing and come to life. Music can connect others and create a positive shared environment reducing loneliness. Music can influence your mood.A favorite tune can calm you on a frustrating day. Music can decrease pain. Research suggests that music therapy can reduce the intensity of chronic and emotional pain.

With today's rigorous instructional expectations and common core standards, it can be hard for a 4 or 5-year-old to feel calm and connected in their body and minds.

Music breaks can help!

I already use yoga and music in my Kindergarten class to increase focus and strengthen the mind-body connection. However, I believe having an instrument incorporated in the school day would really help my students gain stamina and confidence that will carry over to all instructional periods, Music can be a key element and give students an opportunity to self-regulate, focus, learn and HAVE FUN!

My Project

Did you know that John Lennon played the ukulele before the guitar? My students love to sing and learn new songs! But above all my students love to learn new instruments! Top 2 reasons elementary music students should learn the ukulele. #1. Benefits of Ukulele Lessons: Easy to Learn Ukulele only has 4 strings making it very easy to learn. Because ukulele is easy to learn, it's also a great choice for kids who want to play guitar. Ukulele is guitar's smaller and easier to play cousin. Once kids get the basics down on ukulele, it's easy to graduate to guitar later on. Reading ukulele tab is the same as reading guitar tab, and ukulele can be played either with your thumb or with a guitar pick. #2. Playing the Ukulele Develops Coordination One of the benefits of ukulele lessons is ukulele teaches kids hand eye coordination and improves their fine motor skills. Kids who take ukulele lessons will learn how to independently move their fingers, coordinate rhythm, and read ukulele tab. They'll also learn how to play fun songs from start to finish that use chords, and basic rhythms. These skills are vital to anyone who wants to progress to other instruments.

With my small Nest class this grant would give me the opportunity to allow my students to take their ukuleles home and practice on weekends and holidays.

Some of my students do not leave the house often once they are home but they can hopefully put down the electronics and pick up an instrument.

Ms. Kasimow PS 297 Abraham Stockton 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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More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kahiko Plus Series Soprano Ukulele • Woodwind and Brasswind $41.99 14 $587.86

Materials cost

$587.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$626.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.59

Total project goal

$737.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $737.27

4 Donors

-$737.27

Donations toward project cost

-$626.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.59

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