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Mr. Doublestein from Whitestown, IN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting Up The Music Room For Dance Parties!

Help me give my students a classroom that inspires them to dance! With LED strip lights and DJ lights that sync to popular music, our kids will have regular dance parties where they can have fun rocking out!

  • $1,041 goal

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My Students

I must have the best job in the world because every week I get to show 560 amazing kindergarten through fourth graders the joy found in making music. These kids aren't afraid of trying new things or taking risks; they come to my classroom every week ready to sing, say, play, move to, and create all kinds of beautiful music. They are smart, thoughtful, creative, energetic, and talented, and they are developing a love for music that I hope will follow them the rest of their lives. In short, my students rock!

My Project

Kids always learn best when they're having fun, and I believe the music room should be one of the most fun classrooms in the entire school! This year I've started every first through fourth grade class with a Song Of The Day, which is a different popular song meant to inspire. In kindergarten, we've begun class with dance parties where students get up and use all their energy to move to popular music. Connecting with students in this way has been a great addition to the culture of our classroom, and I believe that this is only the beginning.

As an elementary general music teacher I believe dance is a critical part of a well-rounded music program, and yet, dancing can be uncomfortable unless done in the right environment.

I sometimes have students who feel too embarrassed to dance, and I see their apprehension as a barrier that can keep them from engaging in fun experiences with their peers. I can understand their hesitation, but I believe that the best way to give everyone a positive experience is to make it something the couldn't imagine missing.

This DonorsChoose grant is all about getting students excited about music and comfortable with dance. I will use the funds raised to purchase enough LED light strips to surround my classroom, and at the press of a button I'll be able to change the color of our room. On Veterans Day our room can be red, white and blue. On St. Patrick's Day it can be green and on Valentines Day it can be pink. Those lights, as well as colorful spotlights, will be synced to music. This, along with powerful black lights that illuminate fluorescent tape throughout the room, will provide a perfect environment for students have fun and grow in confidence.

Mr. Doublestein
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Govee 65.6ft RGBIC LED Strip Lights, Smart LED Strip Segmented App Control, WiFi LED Lights Work with Alexa and Google Assistant, Music Sync, DIY, for Living Room, Christmas, 2 Rolls of 32.8ft • Amazon Business $79.99 4 $319.96
MFL. UV Black Light ,Stage Lights UV Canon Par ligths UV Wash 100W COB LED Metal Housing Large Cover Range • Amazon Business $94.87 2 $189.74
Moving Head DJ lights Beam Light RGB DJ Stage Light DMX512 Sound Activated Disco Party Pub Wedding Christmas Stage Lighting DJ Equipment • Amazon Business $176.99 1 $176.99
DJ Lights,SAHAUHY 2 in 1 Professional Stage Light Mixed Effect Sound Activated Party Lights By Remote or DMX Control • Amazon Business $85.95 1 $85.95
Whaline 6 Colors Neon Gaffer Cloth Tape, Fluorescent UV Blacklight Glow in The Dark Tape for UV Party (0.6 inch x 16.5 feet) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
GE Indoor Extension Cord, 8 Ft Power Cable, 3 Grounded Outlets, 3-Prong, Low-Profile Flat Plug, 16 Gauge, UL Listed, White, 50251 • Amazon Business $9.75 2 $19.50
Electes 20 Feet Heavy Duty Extension Cord / Wire , Multi 3 Outlet , 3 Prong Grounded , Angled Flat Plug , 16/3 , SPT3 , UL Listed , White • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Command Clear Cord Clips, 13 Clips, 16 Strips - Easy to Open Packaging, Organize Damage-Free • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79

Materials cost

$841.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$884.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$156.00

Total project goal

$1,040.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,040.02

20 Donors

-$724.79

Donations toward project cost

-$660.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.50

match offer

-$263.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.02

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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