First Grade Literacy Support
Funded Feb 4, 2010Words can't express enough my gratitude to you all, generous donors who helped me be a better teacher and helped my students be a better reader and a better person in the world.
When these books arrived and the shipping boxes sat on the counter in the office, when everyone in the office announced the box was for my class from the donorschoose, literally the cheers in their voices brightened my day. When I opened the box in front of my students. These little six-year-olds could hardly hold their excitement in their bodies. They wanted to run over to the box and rip it open with their little hands. Of course, they were warned beforehand to stay in their seats and watch me open the box. Then they shouted when they saw the books. "Yeah! More books. Mrs.B. Can I choose my favorite books? Can I read them now?" "We should write thank you cards to the donors." one suggested.
As you may know, you provided me some books to teach good learner behaviors, some books for me to demonstrate good reading strategies, some books for me to use as writing prompts and some books for my students to just enjoy reading and enjoy being a first grader.
We will definitely use these books for a long time. My next year's students, the students' after that year, and more will all benefit from your donation.
Your donation showed your generosity and caring for education. Your investment will be well remembered and in return, you made the world a much better place to live.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Bucknam