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Mrs. Wherry from Eureka, SD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Ideas to Life: 3D Pens for Creative Learning

Help me give my students a set of 3D pens to integrate into our curriculum across the board. 3D pens will help students see their ideas in three dimensions, making abstract concepts much more tangible.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Wherry's classroom raised $1,018

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are bright, curious, and eager to explore the world in innovative ways. With 3D pens, they'll have the opportunity to bring their ideas to life—literally! These tools will allow them to build models, visualize geometry, and engage in hands-on STEAM projects that foster critical thinking and creativity. We're requesting a set of 3D pens to integrate into our curriculum across the board – Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Art.

Whether we're constructing cell models, designing plants and animals, or creating artistic sculptures, 3D pens will help students see their ideas in three dimensions, making abstract concepts much more tangible.

How this project will make a difference:

• Encourage hands-on learning and maker mindset.

• Support visual learners by turning 2D sketches into 3D models.

• Integrate STEAM education in a fun and engaging way.

• Allow students to design and model inventions and explore engineering principles.

Mrs. Wherry Eureka Elementary Middle High School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

165 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MYNT3D Super 3D Pen, 1.75mm ABS and PLA Compatible 3D Printing Pen • Amazon Business $39.00 20 $780.00

Materials cost

$780.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$864.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.58

Total project goal

$1,017.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,017.18

6 Donors

-$574.73

Donations toward project cost

-$552.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$367.49

Match offers toward project cost

-$312.37

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$74.95

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 $0.00

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