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Dr. Asmus from Bear, DE is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books to Learn About Costa Rica!!!

Help me give my students reading materials to learn about other countries, Costa Rica!

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Asmus's classroom raised $218

This project is fully funded

My Project

We will use these books (Costa Rica for kids) to conduct teacher-led ,whole-class, and independent text-to-self activities. We will read portions independently or along with the teacher (depending on our reading level) and then take comprehension quizzes on them. Then, as a class, we will discuss the deeper context of the text. Topics included will be questions such as details/facts about Costa Rica, local wildlife, and culture...

As I analyze this year's student data, comprehension is where my students are lacking.

Being able to conduct a whole class comprehension challenge will give my students the skills they need to prepare them for the ever-changing statewide assessment.

Dr. Asmus Kathleen H Wilbur Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ckexin 25Pack Small Costa Rica Flag Handheld Mini Costa Rican Flag on Stick 5x8 Inch • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Animals of Costa Rica: Coloring Book • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Ultimate Costa Rica Travel Guide for the active family: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Tamarindo. Travel tips/Food/Transportation/Must have Apps/Beaches and more! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Great Book of Costa Rica Facts: An Educational Country Travel Picture Book for Kids about History, Geography, Destination Places, Animals, and Many More • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Destiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be Wild (Baby Animal Tales) • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Costa Rica Travel Guide for 2023, 2024, and Beyond: A Guidebook to this Beautiful Country • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Costa Rica - Taking a Closer Look: Primates - Monkey Magic • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My First Book - Costa Rica: All About Costa Rica For Kids (My First Book - World Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KIDS ON EARTH Wildlife Adventures – Explore The World Squirrel Monkey - Costa Rica (Kids On Earth: WILDLIFE ADVENTURES SERIES) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
A Kid's Guide to Costa Rica • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Costa Rica Coloring Book For Kids: With Interesting Facts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
DANF Costa Rica Flag 3x5 Foot Thicker Polyester Costa Rican National Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$152.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.56

Total project goal

$217.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.06

2 Donors

-$107.74

Donations toward project cost

-$92.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.81

match offer

-$107.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.59

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