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Mrs. Piehl from Florissant, MO is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sound Shaping Young Musicians

Help me give my students Sound Shapes to use in music class because they are easier to hold, aren't too big for their small hands, and will teach them the names of different shapes and colors!

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My Students

Music. Singing. Dancing. Instruments. Playing. Moving. Learning. Fun. That's what happens in my music classroom every single day.

My students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District have a passion for music at very young ages but, newer instruments are needed to suit young learners' needs.

My Project

If a student wants to learn how to play the drums, they must start at a young age with various percussion instruments. That is why I am hoping to raise money to purchase Sound Shapes for my pre-k and kindergarten music classes.

These Sound Shapes will not only help my students understand rhythm and beat, but also make music class more interesting, fun, and engaging as well.

These Sound Shapes are light and small, which will be more easily accessible than the big drums that I currently use with my 1st and 2nd graders. Please help me make music with all of my students, from 3 years old to 8 years old!

Mrs. Piehl Parker Road Primary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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 Mrs. Piehl

Florissant, MO 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

350 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sound Shapes Pack 1 (9"-Diameter Shapes) • Woodwind and Brasswind $79.99 2 $159.98

Materials cost

$159.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.95

Total project goal

$226.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$226.33

4 Donors

-$222.80

Donations toward project cost

-$192.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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$0.00

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