Future Influences

Funded Feb 8, 2022

I just want to let everyone know how grateful I am to all those who supported me and my students by donating to Donors Choose. Having my project "Future Influencers" funded was one that was a wonderful surprise. When I opened that box, my students were so surprised and happy to see the new books. Then I explained to my students that people contributed to us and that is why each student has a book of their own to take home. I explained to my students that these were their books and they could put their names on each book. The surprise was written on their faces and once I saw them writing their names in the book, I knew it had started.

The concepts that I am trying to teach my students. The love of reading and how their comprehension skills will build without them knowing. To read just for pleasure and not because you will be graded on an assignment. I instructed my students to read the books on the weekend and we would discuss the topics but I didn't want them to write anything down. I was not going to force them.

On the first Monday after giving out the books, one student came up to me and stated that they started reading one of the books. My student had a question regarding one of the words and its meaning. Another student heard us talking and commented on the meaning of the word and I observed some of my others listening to the conversation. Now the rest of the children have started to read the book. I was so happy and excited because I know how the love of reading can change a child's life. We are on to a great start.

Thank you to all the support from Donors Choose & all the wonderful people who donated to this project.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Wadesworth