I am requesting a Toniebox and extra character to help my students with significant special needs have the ability to engage with and access literature of familiar books in a way that is appropriate for their specific needs. Our classroom has one additional Toniebox, and would benefit from an additional box to be able to expand our listening station.
The stories we fall in love with in the early days and years of our lives transcend simple entertainment -- they seed powerful memories and spark nostalgia.
They teach us about the world and each other. They become a part of a narrative we carry throughout our lives.
The Toniebox uses audio storytelling to introduce pre-readers and develop readers to narrative wonders long before children can read the words in a book. When children combine tonies with play, they unlock the real wonder of storytelling - a mix of fascination, surprise, curiosity and a craving for exploration all stirred together. Through this, they discover powers within to create and transport themselves to worlds and wonders all on their own.
More than half 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
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