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Mrs. James' Classroom

  • Mary Lynch Elementary School
  • Springfield, MA
  • More than three‑quarters of 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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Reading Tablets

Help me give my students a new way of reading their guided reading books!
Mrs. James
Mary Lynch Elementary School
Springfield, MA
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Writing Made Simple!

Help me give my students easy writing boards! Writing easels are essential tools that can significantly enhance our learning and creative processes.
Mrs. James
Mary Lynch Elementary School
Springfield, MA
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Past projects 19

  • Colors of our room!

    Funded Dec 31, 2024

    I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a color printer and Velcro. Your contribution will have a significant impact on our classroom and the learning experiences of our students. The addition of a color printer will allow us to create vibrant and engaging materials that capture the attention of our young learners. From colorful worksheets to eye-catching posters and creative projects, the printer will enhance our lessons and make learning more interactive. Moreover, the Velcro will be a fantastic resource for hands-on activities. It will allow us to create interactive learning tools, such as word walls, math games, and craft projects, that promote collaboration and creativity. Thanks to your generous donation, we can foster a more dynamic and engaging learning environment. Your support not only enriches our classroom but also inspires our students to explore, create, and learn with enthusiasm. Once again, thank you for your kindness and support.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

    This classroom project was brought to life by Allison and Austin McChord.
  • Great Readers!

    Funded Oct 3, 2024

    We have enjoyed reading each and every one of these books! Here are a few ways these books have enhanced our room:

    Encouraged Reading: Having a variety of books available helps kids discover the joy of reading. When students can choose their own books, they're more likely to read for fun!

    Boosted Learning: Books are great tools for learning new words, ideas, and stories. These books help students improve their reading skills and build confidence in their abilities.

    Supported Imagination: Stories spark creativity! With different genres and characters, These books allow children to explore their imaginations and think outside the box.

    Encouraged Sharing: Having a classroom library with donated books encouraged students to share their favorite stories with one another, fostering friendships and teamwork.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and one other donor.
  • The Making of Readers and Writers!

    Funded Mar 9, 2025

    Thank you so much for your generosity! My class and I appreciate this so much! We will definitely use these materials to create awesome work and memories together. I can’t wait to unbox everything and see their expressions about our brand new materials! Once again thank you so much for your support and generosity!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

  • Emergent Readers

    Funded Mar 10, 2024

    Thank you so much for this caring and generous act of kindness! My class and I appreciate this so much! This year we have a new assessment called MClass, which is an assessment used for screening dyslexia but also shows us how well children are doing with phonics and phonological awareness. The materials have helped us learn our letter sounds in a super fun way that the kids are excited about. It has helped them with their assessment and some of them have made great gains! As I look forward to next year, I know that these materials will be used continuously with my next set of kiddos to continue enhancing their reading abilities!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

  • Math Manipulation

    Funded Mar 4, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generosity with this donation! My students were elated to receive these new materials! They always want to play with the new items we received and that makes them eager to learn! We recently had lessons on addition and subtraction. Our ten frames set helps them to practice these skills when they have centers. I have watched them on the rug come up with simple addition problems and then use the magnetic stars to show their equation. They love this center!! I specifically ordered the counting dinosaurs center for one of my students who is absolutely obsessed with dinosaurs! He loves working in small group learning how to count using these dinosaurs! Thank you so much for helping our students boost their excitement to learn math.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

  • Word Work

    Funded May 11, 2023

    I am beginning to use our materials for word work and I know that my students will go far and benefit so much from these materials. We work on letter names and letter sounds. With the pop it game it helps them sound it out before they say the word! They had so much fun with this. For our fun Friday we opened our water table and put in the bubbles with letters and mnemonics. They had a blast!!! They were pretending to go fishing. They would catch them and become so proud. I loved watching them be creative and learn while having so much fun! Thank you!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

    This classroom project was brought to life by Black History Month Partners and 2 other donors.
  • Cutting and Crafting

    Funded Jul 21, 2023

    Thank you so much for these materials. As we have been cutting over the last few days, I must say that it has been a breeze compared to other years. The scissors have really done their job in assisting the children with their cutting. I have some students who struggle holding a pencil so cutting was a bit of a scary thought. As we began, they succeeded and the best part is they knew they succeeded, and they were so very proud of themselves! I was so happy to see them happy. Thank you, times infinity, for giving them this win and joy!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

    This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and one other donor.
  • The Essentials!

    Funded Aug 17, 2023

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for donating all the funds needed to get these materials into my room! The headphones have been a life saver! It helps my students concentrate so much more. They fit them very nicely and the volume is easy to control. I also love the giant timers set! I use them almost daily!! I use them for our timed turn and talks and for wrapping up assignments. My students are so in tune and will check in to see where their time is and even chime in to let me know when the timer is done. They get joy in watching the time go by!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. James

These materials will help students while learning math and ELA. They will have a fun opportunity to make connections and transfer information from textbooks to games. Students will be motivated to read books where they can see people who look like them! Being able to see yourself while reading encourages and enriches the learning experience! Finally, students will enjoy independent reading time as we put headlights on and turn off the lights to enjoy reading under the starry night! A beautiful educational masterpiece to be created just as Vincent van Gogh did!

About my class

These materials will help students while learning math and ELA. They will have a fun opportunity to make connections and transfer information from textbooks to games. Students will be motivated to read books where they can see people who look like them! Being able to see yourself while reading encourages and enriches the learning experience! Finally, students will enjoy independent reading time as we put headlights on and turn off the lights to enjoy reading under the starry night! A beautiful educational masterpiece to be created just as Vincent van Gogh did!

About my class

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