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Ms. Heather from Wadmalaw Island, SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Stories to Life, One Tonie at a Time

Help me give my students joyful, screen-free learning experiences through engaging storytelling tools that build early literacy, listening, and language skills using Tonie boxes and Tonie characters.

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Ms. Heather Edith L Frierson Elementary School
Wadmalaw Island, SC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students are curious, energetic, and eager to learn through play. They are just beginning to build foundational literacy and language skills, and they thrive with hands-on, engaging experiences.

Tonie boxes and Tonie characters will provide joyful, screen-free learning that brings stories to life while making a meaningful difference in their development.

As students listen to stories, songs, and lessons, they will strengthen their listening comprehension, expand their vocabulary, and build early language skills in a fun and interactive way.

These tools also promote independence, allowing students to choose a Tonie character, start a story, and engage in learning on their own. This builds confidence and encourages a sense of ownership over their learning. For many of my students, play-based and hands-on experiences are the most effective way to learn, and Tonie boxes make learning both accessible and exciting.

In addition, these storytelling tools support social-emotional development by providing calming routines, familiar voices, and opportunities for imaginative play. Right now, many of my students have limited access to interactive literacy resources. With your support, I can create meaningful learning experiences that spark a love of reading and storytelling at an early age.

Your donation will help give my students the strong start they deserve.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

21 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Heather Edith L Frierson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wadmalaw Island, SC 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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toniebox 2 Audio Player Bundle for Kids 3+ with Lalalinos Akio, Cosmo, Scout Figurines and Tonieplay Game & Controller - Sunset Red • Amazon Business $199.96 1 $199.96
Toniebox 2 My First Farm Bundle for Kids 1+ with Soft and Squeezable Cow, Horse, and Pig - Sunset Red • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Toniebox 2 Audio Player Starter Set for Kids 1+ with Playtime Puppy - Tropical Teal • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Tonies Magic Tree House Audiobook Set - 4 Pack • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
for Tonies Shelf, Compatible with Toniesbox 1 and Toniesbox 2 Tonies Magentic Wall Shelf for Creative Tonies Figures 12-40 Characters Wooden Tonie Storage Shelves for Kids Play Room(House Shape) • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Tonies x Calm Mindfulness Audio Toy Figurine • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Tonies Spookley The Square Pumpkin Audio Toy Figurine • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Tonies Wild Kratts: Chris Audio Toy Figurine • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies National Geographic Kids Amazon Rainforest Audio Toy Figurine • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Other Stories Audio Toy Figurine [English/Spanish] • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies The Cat in The Hat Audio Toy Figurine • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Pinkalicious & More Stories Audio Toy Figurine • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Creative Audio Character - Record and Upload up to 90 Minutes of Your Own Stories and Songs - Gray/Light • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Tonies Creative Audio Character - Record and Upload up to 90 Minutes of Your Own Stories and Songs - Light Blue/Light • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Tonies Creative Toy Figurine - Record and Upload up to 90 Minutes of Your Own Stories and Songs - Purple/Medium • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Tonies Creative Audio Character - Record and Upload up to 90 Minutes of Your Own Stories and Songs - Pink/Dark • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$728.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$820.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.82

Total project goal

$965.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $965.45

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $915.45

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