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Ms. Mejia from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Imagination to Innovation

Help me give my students A 3D printer to bring geometry and reading to life through visualizing and manipulating.

  • $450 goal

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity, creativity, and resilience. No matter their background or academic level, they bring unique perspectives to problem-solving and an eagerness to learn when given the right tools and opportunities. I’m constantly inspired by how they light up when lessons come to life—when abstract concepts, or story elements become something they can see, touch, and build.

3D printer will transform our classroom into a space where imagination meets innovation.

Whether we're exploring geometry through custom-printed manipulatives, designing prototypes in a STEM challenge, or printing models of historical landmarks or individuals, this tool will make learning hands-on, meaningful, and inclusive. It’s not just about teaching content—it's about building confidence, collaboration, and creativity that will carry them far beyond the classroom.

Ms. Mejia Clifford Dunn Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $279.00 1 $279.00
3Dgenius Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament Triple Color Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm 3D Printing Filament Fit Most FDM Printers, 250g Spool(0.55lbs), 3 in 1 Color Sky Blue Purple Yellow • Amazon Business $7.59 5 $37.95
25 Pcs 3D Printer Tools Kit 3D Printing Accessories Include 2 Wire Brush 1 Putty Knife 1 Plastic Shovel 5 Diamond Files 2 Tweezer 10 Needles 1 Plier 1 Funnel 2 Scraper for Cleaning Removing Finishing • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Materials cost

$346.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$382.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.43

Total project goal

$449.56

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

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