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Ms. Archer from San Diego, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yay to Learning With a Yoto!

Help me give my students a Yoto Kids Bluetooth Speaker to enhance their listening, fluency, and comprehension skills!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Archer's classroom raised $387

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love my first-grade students because they bring so much joy and excitement into the classroom every day. Their curiosity is contagious, and I’m constantly amazed by their enthusiasm to learn new things, even when they find them challenging. Their unique personalities shine through in everything they do, from their creative stories to their bright smiles. Every small accomplishment they achieve feels like a huge victory, and watching them grow both academically and personally is incredibly rewarding. Their kindness, innocence, and eagerness to help one another make the classroom feel like a special place where everyone is encouraged to be their best.

The Yoto speaker’s ability to play stories, music, and educational content would engage them in a way that makes learning feel like an exciting adventure.

I would love to have this speaker for my first-grade students because it would be a fun and interactive way to enhance their learning experience. It would also give my students a chance to explore books and audio that might be challenging for them to read on their own (especially those who are learning English) yet still allow them to enjoy the stories and improve their listening skills. The Yoto speaker’s user-friendly design is perfect for young learners, helping them take ownership of their learning in a way that feels both independent and playful. With the Yoto speaker, I could create a dynamic learning environment where the students can listen, learn, and have fun all at once!

Ms. Archer Jefferson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Diego, CA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yoto Player Kids Bluetooth Speaker - Plays Stories, Music, Podcasts, White Noise, Thermometer, Nightlight, Alarm Clock • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Yoto BrainBots: Our Planet – 8 Kids Audiobook Cards for Use Player & Mini All-in-1 Audio Player, Educational Screen-Free Listening with Fun Stories for Learning & Interactive Quizes, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Yoto Disney Classics Collection: Vol. 1 – Kids 6 Audio Cards for Use with Player & Mini All-in-1 Audio Player, Educational Screen-Free Listening with Fun Playtime Bedtime Travel Stories, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Jacket Compatible with Yoto Player 3rd Gen., Silicone Cover Compatible with Yoto Player 3rd Generation, Yellow • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Yoto The Narwhal & Jelly Collection by Ben Clanton – 8 Kids Audio Cards for Use with Player & Mini All-in-1 Audio Device, Screen-Free Listening with Fun Playtime Bedtime & Travel Stories, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Yoto Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection by Jeff Kinney – 3 Kids Audiobook Cards for Use Player Mini Bluetooth Speaker, Fun Educational Daytime & Bedtime Stories for Children Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$269.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.00

Total project goal

$386.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$386.69

8 Donors

-$359.19

Donations toward project cost

-$305.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.87

match offer

-$27.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$23.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.12

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$0.00

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