Funded Sep 12, 2016Our packages arrived at dismissal so their interest was very high as they left for the day. First thing the next morning, we opened the packages to ohhh's and ahhhh's and great squeals of excitement. Their discussions were filled with suggestions of where they need to be in our classroom, how they are going to help us follow directions and "Hey! My Mom and Dad helped get these for us!" They have a palpable sense of pride and ownership that makes our classroom even more of a home for all of us.
The most often heard comment throughout the day now is "Can I please read on the Wiggle Chair?" It isn't a request to just sit on this amazing chair but to READ there. I can't begin to explain how happy, and completely full, that makes my teacher heart. This classroom of readers are enthralled and encouraged even more than before because of the generosity of all of you. Even the most reluctant readers are showing improvement in their reading levels because they are spending more time reading - all because of the wiggle chairs.
The most often heard question now is 'When can we get more of these?" When I first considered a donors choose project I never dreamed how much love, kindness, encouragement and support would be poured upon my project and my classroom, or how quickly it would happen. Overwhelmed still doesn't cover all the emotions! So maybe the next step is to answer that question. With your help, anything is possible.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Buchanan