Having these cardboard cutting machines with project templates in our educational setting provides students with hands-on learning opportunities that deepen their understanding of design, engineering, and creativity. By integrating this tool into the classroom, students can turn abstract ideas into tangible prototypes, enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The machine allows for precision, speed, and repeatability—factors that help students focus more on the iterative design process rather than struggling with manual cutting and errors. This transforms the classroom into an innovation hub where concepts in math, science, and art come to life.
The goal of incorporating such technology is to empower students to become creators, not just consumers.
By using templates, they can follow guided paths that help them build foundational skills while still allowing room for personalization and experimentation. These experiences foster ownership, resilience, and confidence in their abilities to bring ideas from concept to reality. Long-term, this kind of project-based learning supports career readiness in fields like engineering, architecture, graphic design, and product development, all while encouraging collaboration and communication among peers.
What makes our students special is their curiosity, creativity, and potential to think beyond conventional solutions. Many of them come with unique perspectives shaped by diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Providing tools like a cardboard cutting machine ensures equitable access to resources that can elevate their learning journey. It validates their ideas and gives them a platform to express their visions in ways that traditional classroom methods might not support. By investing in this kind of equipment, we invest in our students’ futures—and their ability to imagine and shape a better world.
More than three‑quarters 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
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2)
• Amazon Business
$46.27
1
$46.27
Materials cost
$740.27
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$67.73
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$849.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.84
Total project goal
$998.94
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$998.94
3 Donors
-$820.85
Donations toward project cost
-$819.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$1.50
match offer
-$35.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$29.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Teddleton and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.