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Mrs. Cooper from Melbourne, AR is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Like to Move It! Move It!

Help me give my students a parachute, and balls to enhance their learning of rhythm and movement in music!

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Children thrive when movement is part of their music education. Using parachutes or balls in the classroom allows them to stay active while developing musical skills. They can practice keeping the beat, moving in rhythm with different pieces, and engaging in interactive music games that make learning enjoyable. This hands-on approach reinforces musical concepts and keeps students engaged and energized.

Incorporating a parachute into a music lesson can help students develop important skills like listening, communication, and teamwork.

Activities such as moving the parachute in sync with music, following rhythm-based instructions, or coordinating movements with classmates encourage active listening and cooperation. These exercises also promote spatial awareness and reinforce the idea that teamwork is essential for achieving a common goal in both music and group activities.

I teach kindergarten through 6th grade. My students love moving during music class and get excited anytime we can use fun props to learn musical concepts. I want to provide them with creative tools that encourage thinking outside the box while exploring music.

Mrs. Cooper Melbourne Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Parachute w/ 20 Handles - 24 ft. Diameter • Teachers' School Supply $156.00 1 $156.00
Nextron Portable Stereo CD Player Boombox with AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth, USB, AUX-in, Headphone Jack, CD-R/RW and MP3 CDs Compatible, Clear and Full Sound with Bass Boost, AC/Battery Operated – Black • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Bear Paw Creek's Stretchy Band, Creative Movement Prop for Group Activities, Direct from USA Manufacturer (XL) • Amazon Business $92.50 1 $92.50
Vinsot 12 Pack 8.5 Inch Playground Balls Kickball Bulk, Bouncy Balls for Kids Inflatable Bouncing Handball with Hand Pump for Indoor Outdoor Games • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Sherr 18 Pcs Microfiber Shag Magnetic Dry Erase Erasers Washable School Whiteboard Eraser Bulk Colorful White Board Eraser for Chalk Markers Home Classroom Office (Gray) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $23.99 2 $47.98
Dicunoy 10PCS Acrylic Book Stands, Clear Display Easel, Art Display Holder for Picture Album, Brochure, Paperbacks on Tabletop, Shelves, Classroom, Library, Store • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 3 $47.22
8 Hand Puppets for Kids, Multicultural Puppets with Movable Mouth (8 Pack) Bulk Soft Plush Puppets, School Home Puppet Theater Shows Toys, Teachers Classroom Supplies, for Kids Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Verbatim PinStripe 32GB USB 2.0 Type A Flash Drive Black 10/Pack (70062) • Staples $28.21 1 $28.21
Belkin Rockstar 5-Jack Multi Headphone Audio Splitter (Black) - Headphone Splitter Designed To Connect Up To 5 Devices For Classrooms, Audio Mixing & Shared Experiences - For Iphone, Ipad & More • Amazon Business $11.24 2 $22.48
CiyvoLyeen Farm Animal Party Masks Barnyard Animal Felt Masks for Petting Zoo Farmhouse Theme Birthday Party Favors Kids Costumes Dress-Up Party Supplies(12 Pieces) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Charniol 48 Pcs Animal Masks Safari Animal Face Mask for Kids Woodland Party Paper Masks for Kids Jungle Safari Theme Birthday Party Cosplay Dress up Party Favors Supplies, 24 Different Designs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$729.27

Vendor shipping charges

$17.16

Sales tax

$60.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.56

Total project goal

$997.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$997.09

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$997.09

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