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Ms. De La Cruz from Ventura, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Reset: Soothing Sounds of a Sound Bath

Help me give my students a chance to reset and relax to the healing sounds of chimes, drums and other musical instruments as part of a Sound Bath.

  • 5 donors
  • $464 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. De La Cruz has another project! Donate to Breath Easy: Essential Comforts for Essential Learning to help her classroom.

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Ms. De La Cruz has another project! Donate to Breath Easy: Essential Comforts for Essential Learning to help her classroom.

$191 - complete this project and be a hero

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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 Project

With your help, purchasing of these instruments can provide at-risk students with a powerful tool for healing and emotional well-being. Sounds baths have been shown to reduce anxiety, depression and symptoms of PTSD by promoting relaxation and mindfulness. The soothing vibrations and frequencies of these instruments can help students regulate their emotions, creating a sense of calm and stability in their daily lives.

Many at-risk students face high levels of stress, trauma and uncertainty, making it essential to offer them accessible and effective coping mechanisms.

Engaging in sound bath sessions can improve focus, enhance self-awareness, and foster a deeper connection to their emotions in a safe and supportive environment.

Additionally, sound baths can promote better sleep and reduce feelings of isolation by encouraging a senses of community. By investing in these instruments, schools can create a sanctuary for at-risk students to find relief from their everyday challenges. Ultimately, sound baths provide a holistic, non-invasive way to support students' mental health and overall well-being.

Ms. De La Cruz Pacific High School Grades 9-12

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.

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Ventura, CA View local requests

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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MEINL Sonic Energy Meditation Flow Chimes - D Major Bronze • Music & Arts $169.99 1 $169.99
MEINL Sonic Energy Minor Triad Three Tone Energy Chime, 432 Hz • Music & Arts $49.99 1 $49.99
REMO Thunder Tube, 6" Diameter, 6" Length, 'Stormy' Graphics • Amazon Business $39.17 1 $39.17
Bstinay Natural Color 10" Wave Bead Ocean Drum Musical Instrument Percussion • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Woodstock Wind Chimes Zenergy Solo Hand Chime, Silver (7") Musically Tuned for Meditation, Yoga and Mindfulness, Bell Percussion Instrument For Teachers and Classrooms • Amazon Business $19.48 1 $19.48
Natural Cacho Seed Pod Shell Nut Shaker Bamboo Wooden Handle Stick Rattle Maraca Handmade Percussion Gifts Peruvian Musical Instrument • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Westco Claves - Birch Wood Rhythm Sticks for Kids, Percussion Instrument, Ideal for Music Education, Ages 3+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.16 1 $7.16

Materials cost

$328.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.49

Total project goal

$463.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.27

4 Donors

-$457.39

Donations toward project cost

-$389.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.86

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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 $0.00

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