Thank you SS!

I am a kindy (4 year olds) teacher in a day care centre in Australia. The kindy program used to be government run, until our funding was pulled at the end of last year. I chose to stay on (because I love it) despite a severe pay cut as I'm not being paid Early Childhood Rates instead of Teacher Rates - but it means I can't spend much on resources any more. So I really, REALLY appreciate the fact that someone care enough to send us these gifts! SS, please let me know who you are so we can send you a thank you!

I told our SS that we are focusing on the environment and sustainability next term, so they sent us: - a spade, a shovel, and a hand rake to use in our veggie garden, - a copy of "Where does the garbage go?", - a copy of "The Earth Book" (Note: I LOVE Todd Parr books, they're so bright and perfect for this age group!), and - a copy of "The new 50 simple things kids can do to save the Earth".

The kids have already put the tools to good use! They make weeding much easier for little hands. The books will wait until next term begins, but I just know my little book worms will love them as much as I do!