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Mr. Bruggeman from Las Vegas, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Creative Horizons: the Laser Engraver Impact

Help me give my students an engraver to foster creativity, hands-on learning, and cross-curricular integration in their kindergarten classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Bruggeman's classroom raised $770

This project is fully funded

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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

Kindergarten is a stage of exploration and discovery where young minds are brimming with curiosity and creativity. Our special students are budding artists, mathematicians, and innovators. To nurture their creativity and inspire their learning journey, we would like to introduce a laser engraver and cutter into our classroom.

The laser engraver and cutter are more than tools; they’re gateways to exciting educational projects: personalized name tags, interactive learning materials, artistic expression, classroom signage, Inclusive Learning, wooden letters and numbers, puzzles, 3D shapes, and bookmarks just to name a few.

Goals for This Project:

Hands-On Learning: We aim to stimulate creativity and a love for learning through hands-on projects in a dynamic environment.

Inclusivity: Creating an interactive space where every student can participate and benefit from the projects.

Skills Development: Preparing our students with essential skills, such as problem-solving, fine motor skills, and creativity, that will benefit them not only in kindergarten but in their future educational endeavors.

Our students are a diverse group, each with unique strengths and talents. What makes them special is their boundless curiosity, their eagerness to explore, and their capacity to learn through play. They are the future artists who will shape the art world, the future mathematicians who will solve complex problems, and the future innovators who will bring new ideas to life. Our students are not just the learners of today; they are the dreamers and doers of tomorrow.

In conclusion, the laser engraver and cutter represent an opportunity to unleash the creativity of our special students. It will inspire their learning journey, support their individual needs, and nurture their potential as they embark on a lifetime of discovery and accomplishment. Your support for this project is an investment in the future of these young minds, and together, we can make a lasting impact.

Mr. Bruggeman West Preparatory School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Las Vegas, NV 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraver 4-in-1 Rotary Roller Kit for Glass Tumbler Ring, 10W Laser Cutter, 60W Efficient Laser Engraving Machine, CNC Machine Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal, Acrylic, Leather... • Amazon Business $614.99 1 $614.99

Materials cost

$614.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$654.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.45

Total project goal

$769.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $769.66

3 Donors

-$728.00

Donations toward project cost

-$624.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.50

match offer

-$34.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.71

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 $0.00

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