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Mr. Paulino from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Music is Motivational

My students need a bluetooth speaker in order to have music playing as part of gym class.

  • $355 goal

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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 Students

My students are full of potential and smiles. They may have disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy or emotional disorders but their motivation, love of learning, and participating in gym class does not let any physical or developmental limitation become a challenge for them. They are full of energy and are always trying their best regardless of what kind of day we are facing. For most of my students gym class is their only outlet to socialize, have some exposure, a sense of belonging and a way to stay active. One of the many activities we engage in is running, walking or rolling.

We currently participate in two different movement programs.

Everyday I hold my students to high standards because I know they are capable of many great things.

My Project

Gym is so much fun when music is incorporated. Music is motivational, music makes us move. I would like to acquire a portable bluetooth speaker. Having a portable bluetooth speaker would make it possible to incorporate music during gym.

Due to lack of space our gym classes take place in different settings, such as gymnasium, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, and playground.

Acquiring the bluetooth speaker would benefit the students by making it possible to play music in these different settings. As my students engage in different activities, e.g. running laps, obstacle courses, game of bowling, etc. music helps them stay motivated and participate. As a result, students are able to attend and learn better during their school day and improving their overall physical development. When we perform a yoga session, playing soothing music sets the tone and keep my students with Autism calm and focus. In addition, I incorporate action songs as part of a warm up routine. The bluetooth speaker would facilitate the students to listen and perform the songs. This bluetooth speaker will promote participation, good health and learning for my students.

Mr. Paulino PS 138M Grades PreK-2

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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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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
UE - MEGABOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Charcoal • Best Buy Education $267.12 1 $267.12

Materials cost

$267.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.14

Total project goal

$354.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $354.27

1 Donor

-$177.14

Donations toward project cost

-$150.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.57

match offer

-$177.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$150.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.57

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 $0.00

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