You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Mahoney from Placerville, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Mahoney is requesting

Bringing Learning to Life with 3D Printing

Help me give my students a 3D printer to enhance student engagement and hands-on learning in our rural, low-income 6th-grade classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mahoney's classroom raised $1,281

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many students in our community face economic and educational challenges that limit their access to hands-on learning experiences. A 3D printer will provide an innovative way to engage students, particularly those who struggle with traditional learning methods. This technology will help bridge gaps in learning and provide students with real-world applications for their education.

A 3D printer will provide students with opportunities to bring abstract concepts to life, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and foster creativity.

I plan to enhance student engagement and motivation by incorporating 3D printing into lesson plans, provide hands-on learning experiences that support STEM education and historical inquiry, improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills through project-based learning, increase accessibility for students of diverse learning styles, including English learners and special education students, and foster creativity and innovation by allowing students to design and print their own educational models.

This grant will provide students with access to cutting-edge technology that makes learning tangible, engaging, and meaningful. By funding a 3D printer, you will be helping to create an innovative and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to explore, create, and succeed.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to bring 3D printing into our classroom to inspire and educate our students.

Mrs. Mahoney Pleasant Valley Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Placerville, CA View local requests

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

36 students impacted 16donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Mahoney is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer kit, Removable Print Sheets, Beginner-Friendly 3D Printer DYI Kit, Fun to Assemble, Automatic Calibration, Filament Sample Included, Print Size 9.84×8.3×8.6 in. • Amazon Business $868.51 1 $868.51
Prusament Lipstick Red, PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg Spool (2.2 lbs), Diameter Tolerance +/- 0.02mm • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Prusament Prusa Galaxy Black, PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg Spool (2.2 lbs), Diameter Tolerance +/- 0.02mm • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99

Materials cost

$956.49

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$87.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,088.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$192.06

Total project goal

$1,280.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,280.42

13 Donors

-$1,187.05

Donations toward project cost

-$1,013.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$173.06

Matching donations from our partners

-$87.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$74.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-3d-printi/9197399/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":36,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Mahoney","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"51330490","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Placerville","teachersOnPage":[9612232],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9197399,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":55763,"schoolName":"Pleasant Valley Middle School","authorIds":{"9612232":{"owner":"Mrs. Mahoney","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9197399],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9612232_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724271049324","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22358455,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9612232,"schoolCounty":"El Dorado","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}