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Mrs. Maiolo from N Port, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Explore the Wonders of Nature

Help me give my students binoculars and nature guides for outdoor exploration during recess.

  • 5 donors
  • $208 goal

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My Project

My students are passionate about the outdoors, but they need the right tools to take their learning to the next level. During outdoor recess, I want them to have the opportunity to explore and observe the world around them with binoculars and nature guides. These resources will help them engage with nature, from spotting birds to identifying trees and insects.

With a set of child-friendly binoculars, my students will be able to safely observe wildlife up close, sparking their curiosity and wonder.

The nature guides will allow them to identify different species and learn about local ecosystems, turning outdoor recess into a fun, educational adventure. By exploring their surroundings in this way, they will develop a deeper understanding of nature, improve their observation skills, and enhance their critical thinking abilities.

Outdoor recess offers a unique opportunity for hands-on learning, and with these resources, my students will be equipped to make the most of it. The binoculars and guides will not only enhance their appreciation for the environment but also encourage them to ask questions, make discoveries, and connect what they observe with what they learn in class.

What I’m requesting: Child-friendly binoculars for safe and easy use and nature guides tailored to the local flora and fauna for young explorers.

Your support will provide my students with the tools they need to explore nature in a meaningful way and foster a lifelong love of the outdoors. Thank you for helping my students make the most of their outdoor learning experiences!

Mrs. Maiolo Cranberry Elementary School Grades 3-5

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N Port, FL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Florida Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Florida • Amazon Business $15.59 6 $93.54
Celestron© Kids 4x30 Binoculars • Nasco $8.46 6 $50.76

Materials cost

$144.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$176.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.14

Total project goal

$207.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $207.60

4 Donors

-$172.60

Donations toward project cost

-$146.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.89

match offer

-$35.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

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 $0.00

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