I teach French, and at the end of my wishlist (of basic supplies like expo markers and glue) I threw in a longshot wish- I'm always looking for French books, magazines, packaging, flyers, pretty much anything written for native speakers. I didn't expect to actually be matched with someone who had a French friend and was able to send me a cookbook and a kids book! I've already thought of great ways I can use these materials, the kids love working with "real" things, not just materials created by me or the textbook.

I also received some ALWAYS needed expo markers, a pencil sharpener (unlike my last sharpener, this one actually can sharpen a pencil), crayons, colored pencils, glue, scissors, and ink pads. It was like Christmas came early, and it's especially welcome as it seems I will have less of a budget for supplies next year than I did this year. I don't know my gifters username, but thank you so much R!

Edit: I have FINALLY gotten around to adding more photos because even more things came! It was so much I had to move it into my classroom in smaller shifts, hence the funny division of items between pictures. More realia- including two books, bouillon cube packaging, and a pile of magazines. Lysol wipes and kleenex (with the recent respiratory/cold viruses going around we've already broken into these), Expo markers to last quite awhile, and the icing on the cake- a fondue pot and a crepe maker! French club has scheduled a crepe day already this coming Thursday. Some of the kids have never even had crepes! Another big thank you to my teacher santa!