I joined this exchange hoping to get a few books to bulk up my tiny classroom library. What I received instead brought me to tears and many exclamation of "I just can't believe this!" An amazingly generous high school teacher enlisted the help of his equally generous students to put together FIVE boxes of classroom supplies. This included crayons, markers, expos, pencils, composition books index card organizers, stickers, games, stuffed animals (which my dog hoped were for her!), 4 backpacks, and over 200 books! Many of these books look brand new. Many others have obvious signs of having been well loved, which is just as touching. I came home Monday to the greatest surprise and 12 hours later I'm still awed by the generosity I was shown. Thank you, thank you, thank you and make sure those students know how much I and my little kindergartners truly appreciate all of you!!

P.S. What a great lesson to teach your kids about the power of giving to others! I've never met you but I already know you're one of the greats and your students are lucky to have you :)