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Mrs. McCloy from Van Nuys, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Meaning Through Music

My students need an MP3 player, a bluetooth speaker, and CDs filled with educational songs to enhance their learning.

  • $307 goal

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My Students

I teach a group of 24 vibrant Transition Kindergarten students in an urban neighborhood. All students at our school receive a free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch. Most are learning English as their second language. For most, my classroom is their first school experience. They arrive at school every day eager to learn and grow.

They are our schools youngest learners and need a balanced curriculum with both play and academics in order to reach their potential.

They are always excited to try new things.

My Project

My teaching style relies heavily on music and movement to help students remain engaged and internalize concepts. While managing 25 kindergarten students, it is difficult to be constantly juggling and fumbling with CDs. It is much more efficient to use an MP3 player, where I can get to all my music with one touch. Due to a theft a few years ago, I lost most of my music and MP3 player. My students are missing out on some amazing songs. Currently, we are listening to our music on an old set of computer speakers that often don't work. The bluetooth speaker will allow for uninterrupted listening. The CDs I am requesting are by children’s artists such as Greg and Steve and Jack Hartmann, known for inspiring kids to learn and move at the same time. The majority of my students are English learners and music is one of the most effective ways to build English vocabulary.

Mrs. McCloy Columbus Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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Van Nuys, CA 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SanDisk - Clip Sport Plus 16GB* MP3 Player - Blue • Best Buy Education $50.44 1 $50.44
DOSS Touch Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 Portable Speaker with HD Sound and Bass (Black) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Rhythms and Rhymes for Special Times • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Is Everybody Happy • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
I've Got Music in Me • Amazon Business $16.48 1 $16.48
Patriotic and Morning Time Songs • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
We All Live Together Vol. 4 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kids In Action • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
We All Live Together Vol. 5 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
We All Live Together Vol. 3 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$208.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.96

Total project goal

$306.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $306.38

1 Donor

-$306.38

Donations toward project cost

-$260.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.96

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