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Mrs. Belanger from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Engaging Environment

Help me give my students a fun environment with djembe drums, which help those who have a hard time paying attention stay engaged as they play.

  • $1,000 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

Help me give my students an engaging environment! After visiting Ron Clark Academy in Georgia, I have the drive to be the best teacher I can be. I learned so much during my short time at RCA but one of the main things I want to implement in my classroom is the Djembe Drum. The Djembe drums are for students who have a hard time paying attention during the lesson as well as staying engaged even when it’s not their turn to speak. With the drums, they are able to pay attention and play it when the teacher says something funny or even when we are counting down from 10 to finish a procedure. When the students play the drums, they stay engaged.

The LEGOs are for my students to work on building STEM skills!

Our school has a goal to be a STEM school. I would love for my students to have the opportunity to experience building critical thinking skills using LEGOs in the classroom.

Mrs. Belanger Judy & John L Goolsby Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Nearly all 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

50 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Education SPIKE Essential • LEGO Education $319.95 2 $639.90
X8 Drums Celtic Labyrinth Djembe Drum 12 x 24 in. • Woodwind and Brasswind $153.99 1 $153.99
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00

Materials cost

$802.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.99

Total project goal

$999.92

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