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Ms. Julia from Saint Paul MN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Transformative Power of Read-Aloud Stories for Young Minds

Help me give my students the Yoto Player to help foster a love for storytelling and literature for young children.

  • 4 donors
  • $507 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

The Yoto Player for stories serves as an invaluable academic tool for young children, offering a plethora of benefits that aid in their cognitive, linguistic, and socio-emotional development.

The Yoto Player fosters a love for storytelling and literature from a young age.

By providing access to a vast library of stories, including classic tales, educational content, and original narratives, it cultivates a passion for reading and listening, which is foundational for academic success.

The interactive nature of the Yoto Player enhances children's engagement and comprehension. With its tactile cards and simple interface, children can independently select stories, control playback, and interact with accompanying sound effects, fostering autonomy and decision-making skills.

Additionally, the Yoto Player promotes language development through exposure to diverse vocabulary, sentence structures, and storytelling techniques. As children listen to stories, they naturally absorb language patterns and nuances, which enriches their own verbal expression and communication skills.

The Yoto Player encourages imaginative play and creativity. Through immersive storytelling experiences, children are inspired to create their own narratives, develop characters, and explore new worlds, stimulating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Importantly, the Yoto Player offers a screen-free alternative to digital entertainment, mitigating the potential negative effects of excessive screen time on children's attention spans and cognitive development. Instead of passive consumption, children actively engage their auditory senses, fostering deeper concentration and comprehension.

Overall, the Yoto Player for stories is a valuable academic tool that not only enhances children's literacy skills but also nurtures their creativity, independence, and love for learning, laying a solid foundation for their academic journey.

Ms. Julia
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yoto Player Bluetooth Speaker for Kids - Plays Stories, Music, Podcasts with Starter Pack • Amazon Business $109.99 2 $219.98
Yoto Disney Pixar Audio Collection – 6 Kids Audio Cards for Use with Yoto Player & Mini All-in-1 Audio Player, Educational Screen-Free Listening with Fun Playtime, Bedtime & Travel Stories, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Yoto PAW Patrol: Pup Pack – 6 Kids Audio Cards for Use with Yoto Player & Yoto Mini All-in-1 Audio Player, Educational & Screen-Free Listening with Fun Stories for Playtime, Bedtime & Travel, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Yoto Gruffalo & Friends Collection by Julia Donaldson – 6 Kids Audiobook Cards for Use Player & Mini All-in-1 Audio Player, Fun Educational Screen-Free Listening for Daytime Bedtime & Travel • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Yoto The Dream Collection by LifeScore – 6 Kids Musical Cards for Use Player & Mini Audio Player, Educational Screen-Free Listening with Relaxing Naptime & Bedtime Music for Winding Down • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Yoto Phonics: Letters & Sounds: Phase 1 – Kids 7 Educational Audio Cards for Use with Yoto Player & Yoto Mini Bluetooth Speaker, Fun Interactive Learning Activities for Preschool Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Yoto Sesame Street: Fun with Friends – Kids Audio Card for Use with Yoto Player & Mini All-in-1 Audio Player, Educational Screen-Free Listening with Fun Stories for Playtime Bedtime & Travel, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$394.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.03

Total project goal

$506.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.87

3 Donors

-$226.67

Donations toward project cost

-$215.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$253.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$215.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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