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Ms. Seyer from Spearfish, SD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Toniebox Tales: Igniting Imagination in Second Grade

Help me give my students a Toniebox and character Tonies. There are many benefits from a Toniebox for reading time, as it engages students with interactive storytelling and fosters independent learning skills in a fun and accessible way.

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  • $398 goal

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My Project

Implementing a Tonie box during our reading stations for second grade students offers a multitude of benefits that cater specifically to their developmental needs and learning preferences. At this age, children are transitioning from early literacy skills to more complex reading comprehension and fluency. The Tonie box serves as an invaluable tool to support this transition by engaging students in interactive storytelling experiences.

One of the primary advantages of using a Tonie box is its ability to captivate young learners through audio-based narratives paired with tangible figurines.

These figurines, each representing a different story or book, allow students to independently select and engage with literature that interests them. This choice promotes autonomy and encourages a sense of ownership over their reading experiences, fostering a positive attitude towards books and learning.

Moreover, the Tonie box promotes auditory learning, which is particularly beneficial for second graders who may still be developing their reading fluency. By listening to stories, children can improve their comprehension skills, vocabulary acquisition, and overall literacy proficiency. The interactive nature of the Tonie box also encourages active listening and critical thinking as students follow along with the storyline and engage with the characters and plot.

Additionally, incorporating a Tonie box in the reading station helps create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. It accommodates various learning styles and preferences, making reading enjoyable for all students regardless of their reading level or background. This inclusivity supports the classroom goal of promoting literacy and ensures that every student has access to quality literature in a format that suits their individual needs.

Ms. Seyer
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Playtime Puppy - Listen, Learn, and Play with One Huggable Little Box - Gray • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Dinosaur Audio Play Character for Tonies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Penguin Audio Play Character for Tonies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Bo Audio Play Character from Ask The StoryBots • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Nemo Audio Play Character from Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Corduroy Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Mater Audio Play Character from Disney and Pixar's Cars 2 • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Giraffes Can't Dance Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies Dragons Love Tacos Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Tonies The Gruffalo 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
Tonies Llama Llama Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Tonies x GoNoodle Mindfulness Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
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 $10.65 1 $10.65

Materials cost

$287.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.62

Total project goal

$397.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$397.48

1 Donor

-$355.64

Donations toward project cost

-$337.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.84

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$0.00

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