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Ms. Mielke from Glendale, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lock in the Learning

Help me give my students hands on materials that will lock in the learning in my music classroom.

  • $289 goal

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My Students

I am a music teacher for grades K - 8th at a Title 1 school.

My students do not see me very often, but they love music and enjoy making music together in my classroom.

They are always very excited to come to music every time it is their turn. We are getting creative in our new COVID normal and music making is often the happiest part my students’ day. I am seeking hands- on materials so students can continue to actively participate in music, have fun, and lock in their learning.

We have not had a capital budget for classroom supplies for many years. I am thankful for outside sources to help with the funding, such as Donors Choose.

My Project

These materials will provide constant learning opportunities (without the students even realizing it!) in my classroom.

Sit spots help students easily find their place to sit, and make regrouping much easier, especially when moving students around the room.

It reinforces color recognition and is very helpful for the ELL population. This set has numbers, so it will also help reinforce number recognition. The spots are easily left in place when the carpet is vacuumed every day.

The Pointer Finger is for students to use when pointing to specific items on a word wall or on the SmartBoard. Having a big finger to use instills confidence in a student when asked to lead the group.

The answer buzzer is a fun and interactive tool to use with my students when doing rapid fire question and answer activities.

Learning to write music and draw notes is a critical skill to students in my classroom. Erasable staff lined white boards and markers will give every student the opportunity to write, erase, and try again. Fine tip markers make drawing intricate symbols easier .

Ms. Mielke Heritage Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Mielke

Glendale, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

300 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack Dry Erase Staff Music Lap White Boards 9"X12" l Write Musical Notes and More (Double Sided Mini Whiteboards) Erasers Included • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Learning Resources Lights and Sounds Buzzers, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $59.25 1 $59.25
WILLBOND 48 Pieces 4 Inch Numbered Floor Spot Markers 1-48 Carpet Spot Markers Anti Slip Spot Markers for Drills and Training School Teaching • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Carpet Spot Sit Markers, 48 Pack 4-inch Classroom Sitting Carpet Spots with Numbers 1-48, Non Slip Nylon Carpet Circles Dots Sitting Spots for Classroom, Preschool and Kindergarten - 6 Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $8.91 1 $8.91

Materials cost

$193.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $13.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.20

Total project goal

$288.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $288.02

4 Donors

-$169.01

Donations toward project cost

-$143.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$119.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$101.16

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.85

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 $0.00

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