| | | | | . | | **To send supplies to Nicaragua, contact neal@mannaproject.org for delivery details. Typically, when the amount of supplies is small enough we will have a volunteer traveling from the US bring the supplies down to save on shipping costs. Neal Daniels can help you coordinate the delivery. | | | . | | | | | . | Child Literacy Program: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | Spiral bound notebooks | school sized, lined 8 1/2" x 11", 3 hole punched | | | . | Student folders | 2-pocket folders w/ 3 brads | | | . | *Label stickers | blank, white address style labels | used to label student folders / nametags | | . | Spanish dictionaries | with word definitions in Spanish only (not English/Spanish kind) | kids look up word definitions of books they read | | . | Workbooks/teaching materials | Must be in Spanish - resources with reading, writing, spelling activities | | | . | *Puzzles (25-100 pieces) | board or box puzzles w/ big, vibrant pictures (cartoon characters good) | | | . | *Children's games | games w/ critical thinking component - Spanish preferred | game ideas: Connect 4, Junior Scrabble, Memory, Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Sorry | | . | Word learning flashcards | in Spanish - with pictures, words, syllables | | | . | Disney DVD's w/Spanish language option | we read these books in class and use the movies as an incentive prize | ideas: Jungle Book, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, 101 Dalmatians, Lady & the Tramp | | . | *Children's books in Spanish | duplicates of 4 or 5 books to use for group reading activities | from 3rd grade level up - any topic or series - chapter books good too | | . | General school supplies | pencils (reg & mechanical), pens, erasers, notebooks, folders, binders, etc. | designate $ donations to Education/Literacy | | . | | | | | . | 3 x 5 index cards | we need packages of lined and blank index cards | | | . | Tabbed dividers | 3 hole punched, multiple tabs, with pockets for papers | | | . | Stickers | small, any shapes/colors (to use on attendance chart and as rewards) | | | . | Spanish Thesauruses (or thesauri) | for kids | | |
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| | | | | . | | | | | . | Creative Arts Program: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | Portable Sound System | For creative arts performances and community meetings -- control box/panel, speakers w/stands, mics (handheld & body), mic stands, etc. - **estimated base cost = $1000 - donations toward this need are also welcome | see example at this website: http://floridamagic.bizhosting.com/anchor_extreme_pa_system_basic.html | | . | Music stands | | | | . | Local Nicaraguan instruments | monetary donations to purchase guitars, hand drums, tambourines | designate $ donations to creative arts | | . | Theatrical costume pieces | donations of used children's costumes or monetary donations to purchase new ones | designate $ donations to creative arts | | . | Large rolls of canvas or paper | to create backdrops for scenery | designate $ donations to creative arts | | . | Drama resource materials | books, plays, resources for teaching drama activities to minority/at risk youth | * search Amazon.com for book ideas | | . | Youth plays/musicals | books of plays or musicals for youth in Spanish | | | . | Music learning CD's | audio resources for teaching music in Spanish | | | . | Black dry-erase markers | we use these very often to teach our music class - black markers are most useful | | | . | Acrylic paints | all colors needed-- bright primary colors preferred | | | . | Heavy weight paper for painting | can be watercolor paper with texture | | | . | *Paint brushes | small and medium sizes for children's painting activities | | | . | *Arts/crafts supplies | complete/packaged craft activities are best, more creative the better | Basically anything from an arts&crafts or hobby store | | . | Computer Speakers | set of two, no sub-woofer | | | . | | | | | . | Community Center -- | | | | . | Media Center / Library: | | | |
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| | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | Books in Spanish | Our library is nearing completion and we need books! -- for children & adults in all subjects/areas of focus (fiction & non-fiction) Must be in Spanish or Bi-lingual | ideas for topics: about animals, human anatomy, basic health, instructional trade, popular novel series (Harry Potter, etc.) | | . | Educational computer software | computer games/software In Spanish that reinforce skills in reading, comprehension, spelling, math, spacial concepts, and sports | software in all the listed subject ares for ages 6-15, can order software from educational websites | | . | Puzzles (25-100 pieces) | board or boxed puzzles w/ big, vibrant pictures (cartoon characters good) | | | . | Children's games | games w/ critical thinking component - Spanish preferred | game ideas: Connect 4, Junior Scrabble, Memory, Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Sorry | | . | Large dry-erase white boards | half or full wall size for teaching classes | designate $ donations to community center | | . | Dry erase materials | dry-erase markers, erasers, white board cleaning fluid | | | . | Large cork boards | to post class announcements and schedules in the media center & library | designate $ donations to community center | | . | Computers | new/used desktop or laptops in good condition - or donations to purchase new ones | designate $ donations to community center | | . | CD/DVD binder | Large binder case to hold computer software discs | | | . | | | | | . | Sports Field / Programs: | | | | . | Lawn mower - 60 incher | to help with maintenance of soccer and baseball fields | designate $ donations to community center | | . | Donations for general development | we are always adding to the development of this land - donations are always needed | designate $ donations to community center | | . | Wooden bats | baseball team | | | . | Complete set of baseball uniforms | financial donation best - we can buy appropriate sizes here in Nica | designate $ donations to sports program | | . | Baseball cleats | boys baseball cleats sizes between 7-10 | designate $ donations to sports program | | . | Soccer cleats | girls cleats sizes 7, 8, 9 -- boys cleats sizes between 7-10 | designate $ donations to sports program | | . | Baseballs | game balls | designate $ donations to sports program | | . | | | | |
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| | | | | . | English Classes: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | English/Spanish dictionaries | VOX college edition are the most comprehensive, but we will take any brand | | | . | English/Spanish bilingual books | for advanced readers (novels) | | | . | English learning instruction books | from beginning to advanced levels | | | . | English learning CD's | all levels | | | . | | | | | . | Math Classes: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | Math flashcards | addition, subtraction, multiplication, division | | | . | Math books | word problems and applications in Spanish | | | . | Magnets/ visual aids | | | | . | Math computer games | in Spanish | | | . | | | | | . | Women's Exercise Class: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | Yoga/Pilates DVDs | | designate $ donations to health program | | . | Exercise balls | medium sized | designate $ donations to health program | | . | Jump ropes | | | | . | Yoga mats | | designate $ donations to health program | |
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| | | | | . | *Women's exercise clothing | pants, sports bras, sweat bands, athletic socks for incentive program rewards | designate $ donations to health program | | . | *Athletic shoes | small sizes especially (women's 5-7) for incentive program rewards | designate $ donations to health program | | . | | | | | . | Health Campaign/Education: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | *Toothbrushes | small / large sizes for kids and adults | | | . | Toothpaste | | | | . | Health Education Pamphlets | In Spanish -- if a clinic or medical office has extras to donate! | all health topics | | . | Floor fans | for the clinic in La Chureca | | | . | | | | | . | Child Sponsorship Program: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | Financial donations | donations to sponsor child dentist visits, speakers for health seminars, etc. | $14 pays for one child's denist visit | | . | Children's Gifts and clothes | gifts and clothing for children ages 0-6 | | | . | Fundraiser Select Computer Software | Biggest need right now! Helps us to keep better records of children and their sponsors | | | . | | | | | . | Clothing/ Household Items | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | New / Used clothing | new / used clothing in good condition for men, women, children, babies | all styles & sizes for warm weather | | . | New / Used shoes | new / used shoes in good condition for men, women, children in all sizes | closed toed athletic shoes are especially needed | |
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| | | | | . | School uniforms--new | all sizes needed for students ages 6-15, girls and boys | *shirts--white,collared,short sleeved *pants & skirts-- navy blue,pleated,cotton/poly blend (skirts knee length) *shoes--black,laced or loafer style | | . | Backpacks | new / used backpacks in good condition for girls and boys ages 6-15 | all styles & colors | | . | New / Used bed linens | new /used single bed sheets and pillow cases in good condition | | | . | New / Used towels | new / used towels (bath & beach sized) | | | . | | | | | . | Administrative Needs: | | | | . | Item Needed | Description/Specifics | Other Details | | . | Copy machine | we use copies for all of our educational programs - this is a big need! -- estimated cost is $1500 | designate $ donations to administrative fund | | . | Blackbaud Razor database software | | designate $ donations to administrative fund | | . | Portable projector screen | for community and organizational presentations | | | . | Administrative funds | the needs are endless - site director salary, legal fees, accounting, etc. | designate $ donations to administrative fund | | . | | | | |
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