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Mrs. James from Springfield, MA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Making of Readers and Writers!

Help me give my students writing and drawing supplies to enhance creativity and motivation!

  • 1 donor
  • $1,015 goal

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Mrs. James has another project! Donate to Writing Made Simple! to help her classroom.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Help me give my students the ability to become creative writers and illustrators! The writing process isn't an easy one but when you have the materials readily available to get those creative juices flowing it becomes a little easier to handle.

The materials I chose will help my students become motivated and encouraged even through this process.

I chose the books because it includes a place to draw their pictures which students love to focus on as they are completing their writing, it gives them something to look forward to once they're writing is completed! I also included drawing materials so that they can really make their pictures come alive through colors and boldness!

Mrs. James Mary Lynch Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Springfield, MA View local requests

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

14 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Reader's Notebook:PRIMARY (K-2) (5 pack) • Amazon Business $54.67 4 $218.68
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Draw and write journal for kids; kindergarten half page lined paper with drawing space • Amazon Business $6.24 16 $99.84
Dial Ind Dial Stackable Lap Tray, 8 x 21 x 12 Inches, Green • School Specialty $14.99 6 $89.94
Crayola© Original 10-Color Fine-Tip Marker Classpack© of 200 • Nasco $69.80 1 $69.80
Elmer's© Washable School Glue Sticks Classroom Pack - Clear • Nasco $16.20 4 $64.80
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $48.43 1 $48.43
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Sax Mesh Tool Case Pouches, 5 x 9 inches, Clear with Black Trim, Pack of 10 • School Specialty $30.67 1 $30.67
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
144 Large Round Number Stickers, 12 Sheets Consecutive Polka Dot Number 1-36 Label Self-Adhesive Number Stickers Erasable with PET Film for Indoor, Outdoor Office, Classroom, Storage, Boxes (3” Each) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$798.31

Vendor shipping charges

$22.01

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$862.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.17

Total project goal

$1,014.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,014.46

1 Donor

-$1,014.46

Donations toward project cost

-$862.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$152.17

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$0.00

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