Reading to Kids would like to thank all of the wonderful
volunteers who came out to read on September 10th! Here are just some of the
inspiring comments from our volunteers:
A third-grader attending for the first time told me as we
were leaving "this is the best day of my life!"
- Margaret
Gillespie, reader at Esperanza Elementary Grade 3
I overheard a comment from one of the kids from my group as
I was leaving saying, "THAT WAS SOOO MUCH FUN!" :)
-Joshua Boehm , reader at Los Angeles Elementary Grade 2
I enjoyed every minute of it. It's nice to spend time with
the kids but also nice to spend time with other adults who enjoy reading to
kids. Very nice atmosphere.
-Heidy Caceres
My kids really enjoyed learning about using your
imagination. After reading a book about a boy who gave fanciful excuses for
being late to school, we came up with some of our own reasons for delay. But
what really brought smiles to everyones' faces was the impromptu imaginary tea
party on the rug in the classroom. We blew on the tea when it was too hot,
reached for treats that each child dreamed up (donuts! sugar cookies with
sprinkles!), and ate them licking out lips. It was a great moment of fun and
learning!
-Heather Polubinski , reader at Los Angeles Elementary Grade
2
I loved reading as a child -- particularly out loud. So when
my friend invited me to get involved with Reading to Kids, I didn't hesitate
for a second. Any opportunity to join an organization that enhances a child's
love of reading and imagination was one I wanted to be a part of. At this
month's club, a little girl gave me a small drawing she'd made. When she did,
she told me, "I just have some really excited feelings right now. I wanted
to give you this because you helped me have those excited feelings." The
inner child in me beamed with happiness because I knew that I'd shared that
same love of reading with her that I had when I was her age. I can't wait for
next month's club.
-Marcie Mayhorn, reader from Esperanza Elementary Grade 1
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