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Mrs. Leonard from Cumming, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Ideas to Life: a 3D Printing Initiative for Creativity

Help me give my students a 3D printer and filament so they can bring their learning and imagination to life!

  • $1,249 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

My Project

Ever wonder about the volume of a rectangular prism? Do you start every year with your "Word of the Year?" Did you ever write a story and want to bring a character in the story to life? A 3D printer can make all these ideas come to life.

A 3D printer is not just a machine; it's a gateway to endless possibilities for our students.

With a 3D printer in the classroom, we can integrate hands-on learning experiences into our curriculum, fostering a culture of innovation and critical thinking. Students will have the opportunity to design and create three-dimensional models, prototypes, and functional objects, turning their imaginations into reality

Mrs. Leonard Kelly Mill Elementary School Grades 3-5 Cumming, GA View local requests 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Printer, 600mm/s High-Speed, FDM 3D Printer Auto Leveling with 280°C Quick Detachable Nozzle, Core XY Structure, Dual Filtration System, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $464.00 1 $464.00
Dremel 3D PLA Filament Spools, 3/4 Kg Spools, 1-3/4mm Diameter, 10 Pack • School Specialty $384.71 1 $384.71

Materials cost

$848.71

Vendor shipping charges

$111.21

Sales tax

$58.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,061.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$187.27

Total project goal

$1,248.48

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