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Mr. Frelan from Busby, MT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On STEAM: Empowering Students to Explore, Create, and Innovate

Help me give my students manipulatives and a MacBook for technology to create engaging, hands-on STEAM projects.

  • $1,390 goal

This project expired on January 6, 2026.

This project expired on January 6, 2026.

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Mr. Frelan Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Busby, MT Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are curious, creative, and eager to learn. They love exploring new ideas, solving problems, and discovering how things work. Many of them learn best when they can see, touch, and interact with the concepts they are learning. With the math manipulatives and technology provided by this project, my students will benefit by using the resources in hands-on lessons where they can model fractions, multiplication, and division, as well as design and present interactive science and math projects using PowerPoint and digital tools.

These resources will allow them to visualize abstract concepts, strengthen problem-solving skills, and practice applying their knowledge in meaningful ways.

For example, students might use manipulatives to solve real-world math problems in groups and then create a digital presentation to explain their solutions, blending creativity with critical thinking. The goal is to deepen their understanding, encourage collaboration, and foster confidence in their ability to tackle challenges.

Your support will help transform my classroom into a dynamic space where students can explore, experiment, and create. Together, we can provide them with the tools to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

13 students impacted
Mr. Frelan Northern Cheyenne Tribal School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Busby, MT 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

13 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Sky Blue • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00
Build & Learn Geometric Shapes Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Junior Learning Math Board Games, Language Arts (JRL425) • Quill.com $17.81 1 $17.81
THE BAMBINO TREE Multiplication and Division Facts Bingo Game - 3rd 4th & 5th Grade Educational Math Learning for Classroom & Homeschool • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
hand2mind Fraction Dominoes Set, Fraction Manipulatives for Elementary School, Dominoes Fraction Games, Middle School Math Games, Montessori Math Manipulatives, Classroom Dominoes Set (Set of 30) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Multiplying Fractions Hands-On Student Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$1,133.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,180.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$208.37

Total project goal

$1,389.15

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