{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eastwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10349299,"projectId":9893128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our kindergarten classroom with a 3D printer! Your gift has opened up an entirely new world of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning for our students.\r\n\r\nOur kindergarteners have already jumped right in and begun designing and printing their very own name tags. Seeing their ideas come to life has been magical. They are not only learning about design and technology, but also building confidence as they create something uniquely their own. The excitement in the room when a new print is finished is incredible!\r\n\r\nAt such a young age, being introduced to innovative tools like a 3D printer helps spark curiosity and encourages students to think like creators and engineers. You have given them the opportunity to explore, experiment, and discover that their ideas matter.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom and for helping our youngest learners fall in love with learning new things.","fullyFundedDate":1763611558700,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-big-ideas-3d-printing/9893128/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers, Big Ideas: 3D Printing in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349299"},{"teacherId":10301265,"projectId":9792179,"letterContent":"Donations of Magna-Tiles, LEGO bricks, and balls with ramps made a powerful impact on our 30 kindergarten students as they explored early STEM concepts through hands-on discovery. These materials transformed our classroom into a space filled with curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nMagna-Tiles gave students the opportunity to explore shapes, balance, symmetry, and basic engineering. As they built towers, castles, and bridges, they naturally experimented with stability and design. When a structure fell, students eagerly redesigned it, learning perseverance and critical thinking. They began using words like \"stronger,\" \"balance,\" and \"triangle support\" as they discovered which shapes created the most stable buildings.\r\n\r\nLEGO bricks encouraged creativity while strengthening early math and engineering skills. Students practiced counting, sorting, patterning, and spatial reasoning. Working together on larger creations helped them develop collaboration skills and communication. They learned to plan before building and adjust their designs when pieces didn't fit as expected—an early lesson in problem-solving and flexible thinking.\r\n\r\nBalls and ramps introduced foundational physics concepts in an exciting and tangible way. Students experimented with height, speed, distance, and motion. They asked questions such as, \"What happens if we make the ramp higher?\" or \"Why did that ball go farther?\" Through trial and error, they explored gravity, force, and cause-and-effect relationships.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations gave every child access to meaningful STEM exploration. All 30 students were actively engaged, learning through play, and building confidence in their ability to think like scientists and engineers. The materials didn't just provide activities—they sparked curiosity, teamwork, resilience, and a love of learning that will support their educational journey for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1769268972061,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-discoveries/9792179/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10301265"},{"teacherId":8301154,"projectId":9766490,"letterContent":"The addition of a 3D printer to our classroom has transformed the way my students experience learning. While many of our donors may be familiar with 3D printers as a hobby or home technology, in our classroom it has become a powerful hands-on learning tool. Students are not just watching ideas come to life — they are designing, testing, revising, and problem-solving in real time. Using Tinkercad to create personalized emojis and name plates, they have learned how to think spatially, measure accurately, and troubleshoot design challenges. The printer has turned abstract concepts like dimensions, symmetry, and design thinking into something tangible they can hold in their hands.\r\n\r\nWhat excites them most is seeing their digital creations transform into real objects layer by layer. The printing process has sparked constant curiosity — students gather around to observe, ask questions, and predict what will happen next. I have watched students who are typically hesitant in traditional academic settings become leaders during design challenges. They eagerly help classmates adjust sizing, fix structural issues, and rethink designs that don't print as expected. The collaboration and peer teaching that has naturally developed has been one of the most rewarding outcomes.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be creating custom stamps featuring our state or a USA symbol to demonstrate their understanding of symbols and why they are important. This project connects technology with social studies in a meaningful way. Rather than simply memorizing facts, students will design symbols that represent ideas and values, deepening their comprehension through creativity. The 3D printer has not only increased engagement but has also fostered confidence, resilience, and teamwork. Thank you for helping bring this innovative learning experience to our classroom — it has truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1759447848519,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-a-3d-prin/9766490/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with a 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shelton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8301154"},{"teacherId":10351196,"projectId":9897119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our resource classroom with a 3D printer. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' learning and motivation.\r\n\r\nThe students are excited to earn rewards that they can choose, design and print. This sense of ownership has boosted engagement and pride in their work. For many of our learners, academic tasks are extremely difficult and this has been a powerful motivator for them.\r\n\r\nOur readers are especially benefiting from 3D-printed reading tools like line readers. They are excited to use these tools and are even more eager to learn how to create personalized tools that meet their own needs. Seeing their enthusiasm for reading grow has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nIn math, students have printed manipulatives tailored to their individual learning styles. These hands-on tools have helped make abstract concepts more concrete, increasing understanding and confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are not just learning academic skills, they are building creativity, problem-solving abilities, and a love of learning. Thank you for believing in education for everyone and investing in student success.","fullyFundedDate":1763592508640,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-special-education-students-th/9897119/","projectTitle":"Empowering Special Education Students Through 3D Printing Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10351196"},{"teacherId":3843392,"projectId":9897200,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project - Big Ideas From Little Learners. Because of your generosity, our students were able to engage in a hands-on stem experience that brought science concepts to life.\r\n\r\nUsing our 3-D printer, we printed spinning tops for our experiment. Students then used the scientific method to form a hypothesis about which surface - carpet or grass - would allow the tops to spin the longest. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited to make predictions, collect data and compare results. Being able to physically test their ideas made the learning meaningful and fun. The majority of students chose carpet as the surface that would allow the tops to spin the longest and the data gathered supported this. This helped further students knowledge of friction and motion. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping us provide interactive real world science opportunities for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763573093772,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-from-little-learners/9897200/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas from Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christiansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3843392"},{"teacherId":3982158,"projectId":9790482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting technology in our second and third grade classroom. Your generosity has given our students exciting new ways to learn, create, and grow.\r\nOne of our favorite tools is our 3-D printer, which students use to be innovative and creative. They design and print items connected to our writing and science lessons, helping them turn ideas into real objects. For example, students may design models that represent scientific concepts or create objects that support stories and informational writing they've developed. This process encourages creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance. This hands-on learning makes concepts easier to understand and much more engaging for young learners.\r\nStudents are especially excited to see their designs come to life as the printer works. The 3-D printer has also been used as a positive incentive and to create small holiday gifts, which makes learning feel fun and rewarding.\r\nSome students who struggle with traditional activities have really shined with this technology. It has boosted their confidence and encouraged them to take pride in their work.\r\nThank you for helping make learning meaningful and exciting for our students. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1761002487452,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-innovators-with-3d-prin/9790482/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Innovators with 3D Printing Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3982158_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477933973951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3982158"},{"teacherId":3117344,"projectId":9897290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping our classroom receive a Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer! It is AWESOME! Your generosity has already made a huge impact on our learning.\r\n\r\nOur 5th grade class has begun our 3D printing journey, and our very first project has been designing and printing keychains. By incorporating the software Tinkercad into our learning, students are developing problem-solving skills, following design steps, and seeing their ideas come to life in a whole new way. This 3D printer has sparked creativity, curiosity, and excitement for learning throughout our classroom. Just like Young Sheldon's love of science and engineering, our students have enthusiastically jumped into learning something new.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have hands-on opportunities to explore technology, engineering, and design—and this is just the beginning. We are so grateful for your support and belief in our classroom. 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