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Mr. Andy from Flushing, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tales and Tunes: the Magic of Tonies for Our Classroom

Help me give my students the magic of storytelling and music with a Toniebox, allowing them to explore, imagine, and learn in a hands-on, screen-free way that inspires creativity and connection.

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My Project

In our early childhood classroom, we dream of filling our space with the magic of storytelling and music in a way that is hands-on, engaging, and screen-free. We envision the Toniebox becoming a centerpiece of our students’ daily learning experiences, where they can gather around to hear beloved stories, sing along to favorite songs, and explore exciting educational topics. With your support, we can turn this vision into reality.

We imagine our students’ faces lighting up as they place their favorite Tonie on the Toniebox for the first time, unlocking an interactive world of audio storytelling.

Picture a group of children sitting together, captivated by the sounds of a classic tale or joyfully singing along to a familiar tune. During quiet time, the Toniebox will be a soothing companion, playing calming music or bedtime stories to help students relax and recharge.

Tonies will also help foster independent exploration. We see students eagerly selecting figurines to discover what each one offers—stories of adventure, lessons about the world, or playful songs. They’ll listen, imagine, and retell what they’ve heard, building their language skills and expanding their creativity. This tool will allow them to develop comprehension and vocabulary in a way that feels natural and fun.

In small groups, students can collaborate as they share the Toniebox, sparking conversations, questions, and excitement as they explore together. Whether it’s a tale of bravery, a silly song, or an educational fact, we envision the Toniebox creating moments of wonder that inspire connection and learning in our classroom.

With your support, we can bring this incredible resource to life for our students. Help us give them the opportunity to dive into the world of stories and music, nurturing their love for learning and creativity one magical moment at a time!

Mr. Andy Active Learning Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

18 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
tonies Toniebox Kids Audio Player Bundle with National Geographic Astronaut, Dinosaur, Whale, Penguin, and Playtime Puppy - Screen-free Storyteller Toy for Play, Travel, and Bedtime, Green • Amazon Business $154.95 1 $154.95
Tonies for Teachers Audio Player Starter Kit with Pete The Cat, Healthy Habits, Laurie Berkner, National Geographic Dinosaur, and Yeti - Red • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Tonies The Very Hungry Caterpillar Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Brown Bear and Friends Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Bo Audio Play Character from Ask The StoryBots • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Corduroy Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies x Calm Mindfulness Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Llama Llama Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Tonies Room on The Broom Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Tonies The Gruffalo Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Tonies Mama Llama Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Tonies We're Going on a Bear Hunt Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$461.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$498.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.93

Total project goal

$586.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $586.18

9 Donors

-$428.51

Donations toward project cost

-$384.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.73

Matching donations from our partners

-$133.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$113.48

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.17

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 $0.00

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