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Teacher Kong from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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PreK Pet Robot

Help me give my students two smart robot pet dogs for my preschool students.

  • $1,228 goal

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

A pet robot can be highly beneficial in a preschool classroom, offering a range of educational, social, and emotional advantages for young children.

Having classroom pet robots can have educational benefits, help with social and emotional development, support physical activity and motor skills, and promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Interactive Learning: Robots can engage children in hands-on activities that make learning fun and interactive. These activities help develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills while introducing STEM concepts in an age-appropriate way.

Personalized Education: AI-powered robots can adapt to individual learning needs, providing tailored feedback and guidance. This is especially helpful in classrooms with diverse learners, as robots can assist with personalized instruction in areas such as language acquisition or early math skills.

Fostering Creativity: Many robotic pets are customizable and programmable, allowing children to build, modify, and program them. This encourages creativity and innovation as children experiment with different designs and behaviors for their robotic companions.

Emotional Support: Robotic pets can provide comfort and reduce anxiety for young children. Their predictable and non-threatening nature makes them ideal for fostering emotional well-being, particularly for children who may struggle with social interactions or separation anxiety.

Encouraging Movement: Robots are designed to promote physical activity by engaging children in movement-based games. This supports the development of motor skills while addressing the decline in physical activity among preschoolers.

Support for Special Needs: Robotic pets have been shown to benefit children with autism or other developmental challenges by providing a predictable and engaging way to practice social behaviors, communication, and focus.

In summary, pet robots serve as versatile tools in preschool classrooms by enhancing learning experiences, supporting emotional well-being, promoting physical activity, and fostering inclusivity. Their ability to combine playfulness with educational value makes them an innovative addition to early childhood education.

Teacher Kong Donald Stewart ECC 51 Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Loona: The Most Advanced Smart Robot Pet Dog - Chat GPT-4o Enabled with Voice Command & Gesture Recognition - Top Boys and Girls Gifts for 2024 - V23 - with Charging Dock • Amazon Business $499.00 1 $499.00
Loona: The Most Advanced Smart Robot Pet Dog - Chat GPT-4o Enabled with Voice Command & Gesture Recognition - Top Boys and Girls Gifts for 2024 - V23 - with Charging Dock • Amazon Business $499.00 1 $499.00

Materials cost

$998.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,042.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.05

Total project goal

$1,227.02

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