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Ms. Gillespie from Oakland FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Reading to Life

Help me give my students a Toniebox and characters! It will transform our listening center into an immersive experience. Your generous contribution would provide them with access to a world of stories, music, and learning adventures.

  • 7 donors
  • $394 goal

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My Project

As an educator, I am constantly seeking innovative ways to engage and inspire my students, particularly in the realm of literacy and auditory learning. The Toniebox with its interactive and child-friendly design, presents an exciting opportunity to transform our listening center into a dynamic and immersive experience for our young learners.

With the Toniebox, our students will not only have access to a wide array of captivating stories and educational content but also the ability to interact with the device through its physical cards, fostering their curiosity and promoting independent learning.

I firmly believe that integrating such innovative technology into our classroom environment will not only enhance our students' literacy skills but also instill in them a love for learning that will endure for years to come.

However, as a charter school operating within a limited budget, acquiring new resources can often be challenging. I often spend my own money to enhance our classroom. That is why I am reaching out to you requesting your support for our kindergarten classroom. Your generous contribution would make a significant difference in the educational experience of our students, providing them with access to a world of stories, music, and learning adventures.

Thank you for your help in making this happen. Your support would not only benefit the students in our school, but also contribute to the broader goal of fostering a lifelong love for learning among young children.

Ms. Gillespie
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Woody, Lightning McQueen, Simba, Winnie-The-Pooh, and Playtime Puppy - Listen, Learn, and Play with One Huggable Little Box - Light Blue • Amazon Business $154.95 1 $154.95
Tonies Stitch Audio Play Character from Disney's Lilo & Stitch • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Tonies Sulley Audio Play Character from Disney's Monsters Inc. • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Tonies Corduroy Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Tonies Fantasia Audio Play Character from Disney • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Tonies The Gruffalo Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Tonies Llama Llama Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Tonies The Snowman & The Snow Dog Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Tonies 101 Dalmatians Audio Play Character from Disney • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Tonies Cinderella Audio Play Character from Disney • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$300.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.04

Total project goal

$393.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.58

6 Donors

-$294.75

Donations toward project cost

-$258.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.71

match offer

-$90.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$76.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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