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Child Literacy Program

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Spiral bound notebooksschool sized, lined 8 1/2" x 11"

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Student foldersschool style individual student folders w/ inside pocket on each side

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Label stickersblank, white address style labelsused to label student folders / nametags

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Spanish dictionarieswith word definitions in Spanish only (not English/Spanish kind)kids look up word definitions of books they read

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Workbooks/teaching materialsMust be in Spanish - resources with reading, writing, spelling activities

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Puzzles (25-100 pieces)board or box puzzles w/ big, vibrant pictures (cartoon characters good)

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Children's gamesgames w/ critical thinking component - Spanish preferredgame ideas: Connect 4, Junior Scrabble, Memory, Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Sorry

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Word learning flashcardsin Spanish - with pictures, words, syllables

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Disney DVD's w/Spanish language optionwe read these books in class and use the movies as an incentive prizeideas: Jungle Book, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, 101 Dalmatians, Lady & the Tramp

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Children's books in Spanishduplicates of 4 or 5 books to use for group reading activitiesfrom 3rd grade level up - any topic or series - chapter books good too

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General school suppliespencils (reg & mechanical), pens, erasers, notebooks, folders, binders, etc.designate $ donations to Education/Literacy

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Electric pencil sharpener

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Creative Arts Program:

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Portable Sound SystemFor creative arts performances and community meetings -- control board, speakers w/stands, mics (handheld & body), mic stands, etc. - **estimated base cost = $1000 - donations toward this need are also welcomesee example at this website: http://floridamagic.bizhosting.com/anchor_extreme_pa_system_basic.html

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Music stands

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Local Nicaraguan instrumentsmonetary donations to purchase guitars, hand drums, tambourinesdesignate $ donations to creative arts

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Theatrical costume piecesdonations of used children's costumes or monetary donations to purchase new onesdesignate $ donations to creative arts

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Large roles of canvas or paperto create backdrops for scenerydesignate $ donations to creative arts

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Drama resource materialsbooks, plays, resources for teaching drama activities to minority/at risk youth* search Amazon.com for book ideas

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Youth plays/musicalsbooks of plays or musicals for youth in Spanish

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Music learning CD'saudio resources for teaching music in Spanish

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Portable CD/tape playersmall portable "boom-box" for weekly music & drama classes

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Black dry-erase markerswe use these very often to teach our music class - black markers are most useful

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Community Center --

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Media Center / Library:

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Books in SpanishOur 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-lingualideas for topics: about animals, human anatomy, basic health, instructional trade, popular novel series (Harry Potter, etc.)

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Educational computer softwarecomputer games/software In Spanish that reinforce skills in reading, comprehension, spelling, math, spacial concepts, and sportssoftware in all the listed subject ares for ages 6-15, can order software from educational websites

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Puzzles (25-100 pieces)board or boxed puzzles w/ big, vibrant pictures (cartoon characters good)

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Children's gamesgames w/ critical thinking component - Spanish preferredgame ideas: Connect 4, Junior Scrabble, Memory, Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Sorry

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Large dry-erase white boardshalf or full wall size for teaching classesdesignate $ donations to community center

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Dry erase materialsdry-erase markers, erasers, white board cleaning fluid

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Large cork boardsto post class announcements and schedules in the media center & librarydesignate $ donations to community center

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Computersnew/used desktop or laptops in good condition - or donations to purchase new onesdesignate $ donations to community center

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CD/DVD binderLarge binder case to hold computer software discs

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Sports Field / Programs:

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Lawn mower - 60 incherto help with maintenance of soccer and baseball fieldsdesignate $ donations to community center

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Donations for general developmentwe are always adding to the development of this land - donations are always neededdesignate $ donations to community center

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Wooden batsbaseball team

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Complete set of baseball uniformsfinancial donation best - we can buy appropriate sizes here in Nicadesignate $ donations to sports program

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Baseball cleatsboys baseball cleats sizes between 7-10designate $ donations to sports program

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Soccer cleatsgirls cleats sizes 7, 8, 9 -- boys cleats sizes between 7-10designate $ donations to sports program

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English Classes:

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English/Spanish dictionariesVOX college edition are the most comprehensive, but we will take any brand

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English/Spanish bilingual booksfor advanced readers (novels)

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English learning instruction booksfrom beginning to advanced levels

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English learning CD'sall levels

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Math Classes:

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Math flashcardsaddition, subtraction, multiplication, division

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Women's Exercise Class:

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Exercise matsmats for stretching/floor exercises - we need up to 20designate $ donations to health program

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Free weights3, 5, and 8 pound free weightsdesignate $ donations to health program

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Exercise ballsmedium sizeddesignate $ donations to health program

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Jump ropes

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Therabandsstretchable bands for resistence muscle building

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Step benchesdesignate $ donations to health program

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Health Campaign/Education:

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Toothbrushessmall / large sizes for kids and adults

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Toothpaste

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Child Sponsorship Program:

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Financial donationsdonations to sponsor child dentist visits, speakers for health seminars, etc.$14 pays for one child's denist visit

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Administrative Needs:

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Copy machinewe use copies for all of our educational programs - this is a big need! -- estimated cost is $1500designate $ donations to administrative fund

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Blackbaud Razor database softwaredesignate $ donations to administrative fund

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Portable projector screenfor community and organizational presentations

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Administrative fundsthe needs are endless - site director salary, legal fees, accounting, etc.designate $ donations to administrative fund

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Clothing/ School Items

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New / Used clothingnew / used clothing in good condition for men, women, children, babiesall styles & sizes for warm weather

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New / Used shoesnew / used shoes in good condition for men, women, children in all sizesclosed toed athletic shoes are especially needed

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School uniforms--newall 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

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Backpacksnew / used backpacks in good condition for girls and boys ages 6-15all styles & colors