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Mr. Desmarais from Los Angeles, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Music Moves Us

My students need a media player for listening, moving, and learning.

  • $208 goal

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My Students

My students enjoy listening to music as well as making use of multiple modalities to learn in their classroom.

I am Pre-School Special Day Class Teacher in California, and use music to enhance instruction.

In reflecting on my teaching practices, I observed that using both visuals and auditory modalities enhances my ability to teach my students who have various disabilities including mental retardation and autism.

My Project

When I conduct my floor time I use music to support what concept I am trying to teach my students. For example when I am teaching about Our Body, I play the following songs: "Head Shoulders, Knees, and Toes", and "Open Shut Them". In short, using both music and movement is motivating way to get my students engaged in a learning experience.

As a Pre-School Special Day Class Teacher, I understand the importance of allowing my students to use as many senses as possible to access the curriculum.

With a Multimedia Player/Recorder in my classroom I can provide them with the opportunity to use multiple senses as well as develop a lifelong love of learning through music.

Mr. Desmarais Farmdale 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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Los Angeles, 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

46 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spirit SD Multimedia Player/Recorder • Kaplan Early Learning Company $128.10 1 $128.10

Materials cost

$128.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$176.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.19

Total project goal

$207.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $207.93

8 Donors

-$103.96

Donations toward project cost

-$88.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.59

match offer

-$103.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.59

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 $0.00

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