I am so excited about being involved in this gift exchange. I'm a first year kindergarten teacher, so I was basically in need of anything and everything. My fabulous gift giver, _maynard, did not skimp on fulfilling my wish list! I received 5 different book sets for beginning readers (145 books total!!) which will be such a valuable asset to our classroom library. My kiddos' eyes were huge as I pulled out book after book to show them. We also received a Melissa & Doug Alphabet Stamp set, which we will use during "word work" time to help with spelling and letter recognition..plus who doesn't love to stamp a little bit?! She also sent a 4 pack of glue sticks, which will definitely be put to good use. I swear these kids must secretly eat the stuff or something because we go through about 10 glue sticks per week. Finally, and almost more important than the books, we got a 3 pack of Clorox wipes! We use them to wipe our tables every single day. Five year olds are germ-ridden little creatures, and these wipes will hopefully keep us healthier and happier all year. :)

Thank you SO MUCH for the opportunity to participate! Thank you, _maynard, for the amazing gifts and your selflessness in donating them to us.