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This hands-on experience has helped deepen their understanding of design principles, spatial reasoning, and the engineering design process. It has also sparked greater engagement, as students see their creativity materialize layer by layer in real time.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer has also encouraged more iterative thinking. Students can print their initial designs, evaluate them for functionality or aesthetics, and make improvements in a cycle that mirrors real-world product development. This has built their confidence in problem-solving and taught them the value of persistence and revision. 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With fresh resources available, students have been able to fully engage in hands-on learning activities that support creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. For younger students, the ability to build and rebuild using LEGO sets has strengthened their fine motor skills and spatial reasoning. Older students, meanwhile, have used these materials to prototype real-world solutions in robotics and simple engineering projects, which deepens their understanding of STEM concepts through active experimentation.\r\n\r\nHaving consistent access to consumable materials like batteries has also allowed students to test their designs and bring their ideas to life without interruption. It has encouraged a cycle of trial, error, and improvement, which is essential to developing a growth mindset. These fresh supplies not only sustain student interest and excitement but also create an equitable environment where every child has the tools they need to explore, innovate, and thrive in STEM learning. The refilled materials have truly energized our classroom and made hands-on discovery more meaningful and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1737244533070,"projectUrl":"project/stem-refill/8981634/","projectTitle":"STEM Refill!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724600451122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-akane"},{"teacherId":9340352,"projectId":8690027,"letterContent":"The age-appropriate engineering materials acquired through our Donors Choose project have provided invaluable hands-on learning experiences for both our K-5 and middle school students, allowing them to practice essential engineering skills in an engaging and accessible way. For younger students, these materials introduce foundational concepts like problem-solving, creativity, and basic structural design through activities such as building simple machines, bridges, and prototypes. These early experiences foster curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for more advanced engineering exploration. For middle school students, the materials enable deeper engagement with engineering principles, encouraging them to apply concepts such as forces, stability, and mechanical design in more complex projects. Whether constructing models, testing design solutions, or refining their builds through trial and error, students are developing real-world problem-solving abilities and gaining confidence in their ability to think like engineers. These resources have been instrumental in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students, regardless of age or experience, can explore engineering in a hands-on and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1731552407180,"projectUrl":"project/age-appropriate-engineering/8690027/","projectTitle":"Age Appropriate Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724600451122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-akane"},{"teacherId":9340352,"projectId":8795050,"letterContent":"Having our esports computers fully set up has significantly enhanced both our classroom curriculum and after-school esports program. In the classroom, these high-performance systems have allowed students to engage with cutting-edge technology, from coding and game design to digital media production. By integrating esports-related lessons, students develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a hands-on, interactive environment. The computers also support STEM-based learning, enabling students to explore careers in game development, cybersecurity, and computer science. With access to professional-grade hardware, our students are gaining experience that prepares them for both higher education and the workforce, fostering a deeper engagement with technology-driven fields.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom, our after-school esports program has flourished thanks to the proper equipment. The new setups ensure that our team can practice and compete at a high level, providing a fair and competitive environment for students to hone their skills. The improved hardware has also expanded opportunities for students to participate in tournaments, network with other teams, and showcase their abilities on a larger stage. Additionally, the program has created a strong sense of community, offering students a positive and structured space to develop leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. With our esports computers in place, we are not only supporting academic growth but also fostering a thriving extracurricular program that empowers students both in and out of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731535039346,"projectUrl":"project/4th-of-5-total-needed-esports-computers/8795050/","projectTitle":"4th of 5 Total Needed Esports Computers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724600451122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-akane"},{"teacherId":9869557,"projectId":8998382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our beginning Drama Department. I didn't know how Donors Choose could help and was wonderfully surprised by the pouring of support we received. \r\n\r\nThis year we decided to build back our students interested in the Theater. Small schools face a unique talent when trying to to implement new programs. We have to encourage and support our students to explore this opportunity. We get the usual shy kids who want to try but don't really have the confidence yet. Its great to see them start to break out of their shell and realized how fun drama can be.\r\n\r\nYour support and donations ease the burden of having to budget for these opportunities, especially when just starting out. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1737244532904,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-drama-department-in-need/8998382/","projectTitle":"Beginning Drama Department in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869557"},{"teacherId":9347446,"projectId":8804924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the manipulatives, calculators and interactive lessons and posters. Our students have the opportunity to learn on a variety of levels every day! I am so thankful for our amazing donors that truly value education on all levels. Thank you so much for your generosity and accountability.\r\n\r\nWe have over 40% of our student population receiving individualized education plans, so creating ways to reach all levels of learners is critical to reaching individual goals; therefore, your support goes a long way.\r\n\r\nThanks so much for your continued, motivating ways to increase learning in and out of our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1733152443897,"projectUrl":"project/challenge-our-brains/8804924/","projectTitle":"Challenge Our Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347446_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x195,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698852868253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shafer23"},{"teacherId":1850684,"projectId":8693981,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of Alberton students. As we come out of COVID, we are seeing more and more students struggle with math concepts. These manipulative help students visualize math. It allows for additional learning types to be successful in their path to math mastery! Our elementary students are excited to be able to experience success in math within a variety of context and models. This keeps math fun and engaging. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you fir your generous support of Alberton kids.\r\n\r\nGO PANTHERS!!!","fullyFundedDate":1724558950819,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-for-kids/8693981/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whiteman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1850684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724600348763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrwhiteman"},{"teacherId":9702864,"projectId":8696770,"letterContent":"My class is utilizing all the essential classroom supplies we received because of your donation. We have math manipulative helping with multiplication and division, rewards to correspond with class dojo for positive behavior, basement blocks assist with interventions, and the new books are being checked out weekly to meet our reading challenges! My classroom was missing several necessary tools for learning when I was hired so this donation was a huge help. Paying for basic supplies from my own pocket gets to be unsustainable after many years in education.","fullyFundedDate":1724677718092,"projectUrl":"project/busy-bee-third-grade-classroom-must-hav/8696770/","projectTitle":"Busy Bee Third Grade Classroom Must Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St Clair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702864"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78576","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":142,"numTeachers":5,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":88,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"28.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":78576,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alberton School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alberton School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/alberton-school-district-2/alberton-school/78576"}