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Mr. Brown from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get Moving with Music: Amplify Fun in Gym Class

Help me give my students a portable speaker so we can amplify our gym class.

  • $861 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are an incredible bunch! They're intellectually curious and driven, but sometimes the intense academic environment needs a dose of fun and physical activity. That's where gym class comes in!

What makes them special?

Resilience: They balance a rigorous academic program with extracurricular activities, showing incredible dedication.

Diversity: They come from various backgrounds, cultures, and interests, creating a vibrant learning environment.

Teamwork: Despite their individual talents, they learn to collaborate and support each other during games and activities.

Here's where a portable speaker comes in!

Right now, gym class lacks the excitement that music can bring. A portable speaker will make a world of difference:

Motivation: Upbeat music can boost energy levels and motivate students to participate fully in activities.

Engagement: Music creates a fun and engaging atmosphere, encouraging students to try new things and push their limits.

Coordination: Following rhythms and moving to the beat can improve students' coordination and motor skills.

Social Interaction: Group activities with music can enhance teamwork and communication in a less stressful setting.

My goals for this project are:

To create a more dynamic and engaging gym class experience.

To promote physical activity in a fun and motivating way.

To help students develop their coordination and motor skills.

To foster a sense of community and teamwork through shared experiences.

With a portable speaker, gym class can transform from just exercise to an enjoyable and enriching experience that complements their academic lives. It will empower them to move with confidence and develop a lifelong love for physical activity.

Mr. Brown Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Brown

Bronx, NY View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL - Party Box 710 Portable Party Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $568.09 1 $568.09

Materials cost

$568.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $125.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$731.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.11

Total project goal

$860.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $860.72

1 Donor

-$481.91

Donations toward project cost

-$481.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$293.76

Match offers toward project cost

-$249.70

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$85.04

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 $0.00

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