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Mrs. Small from Kinston, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Small's classroom raised $1,068

Read It, Dream It, Design It, Build It!

Help me give my students a 3D printer and supplies where they can design, create, and explore new ideas. These resources will help students build creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence as young innovators.

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Mrs. Small Moss Hill Elementary School
Kinston, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

I am beginning my 24th year teaching in a rural, low socioeconomic, Title I school that is over 100 years old. Every day, my students walk into our library full of curiosity, kindness, and excitement for learning. They are creative thinkers who love to explore, ask questions, and discover new possibilities.

What I love most about my students is their willingness to try.

They may come from different backgrounds and experiences, but they all share a sense of wonder and a desire to create. They are eager to learn through hands-on experiences that allow them to see their ideas become reality.

A 3D printer and STEM supplies will transform our library into a makerspace where students can move beyond simply learning about inventors, engineers, and creators—they can become creators themselves. Students will use these resources to design and print projects connected to books they read, STEM challenges, classroom learning, and their own imagination.

The 3D printer will allow students to practice problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and perseverance as they design, test, and improve their creations. They will learn that mistakes are part of the process and that each challenge is an opportunity to grow.

These resources will give all of our students access to technology and experiences they may not otherwise have. Whether they are printing a design they created themselves or exploring a project that introduces them to engineering concepts, students will leave the library knowing that their ideas matter and that they have the ability to bring those ideas to life.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

390 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Small Moss Hill Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC 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

390 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bambu Lab - A1 Combo 3D Printer - Silver • Best Buy Education $399.99 1 $399.99
SUNLU PLA Matte 10KG Bundle PLA 3D Printer Filament, PLA Filament 1.75mm, 10 Colors, Matte Finish, 1kg Spool, Black+White+Grey+Olive Green+Red+Blue+Pink+Orange+Purple+Clay • Amazon Business $143.98 2 $287.96
179 Pcs 3D Printing Tool Kit,3D Printer Tool Kit,3D Printer Accessory | With 3D Tool Box for Remove/Trim and Finish 3D Print Includes Deburring Tool,Nozzle Cleaning, Removal Scrapers,Finishing,etc • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Stronghero3D Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75mm,Candy Silk Rainbow,Multi Color 3D Printing Filament,Color Change Filament for Most 3D Printer,Net Weight 1kg(2.2lbs) Accuracy +/-0.05mm • Amazon Business $18.72 2 $37.44
SUNLU High Speed PLA Filament 1.75mm, 1KG Yellow | 30mm/s - 600mm/s Print Range, High Speed 3D Printer Filament, Fast Printing, Neatly Wound, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm • Amazon Business $17.13 2 $34.26

Materials cost

$802.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $62.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$907.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.11

Total project goal

$1,067.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,067.40

1 Donor

-$1,067.40

Donations toward project cost

-$907.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$160.11

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