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“The stories, the questioning about the story, motivated students to want to read!” – Fourth Grade Teacher, Crescent Elementary “After the programs the students wanted to go to the public libraries. They wanted more information on the topics discussed!”- Fourth Grade Teacher, Crescent Elementary “I am impressed each year with this program!”- Second Grade Teacher, Crescent Elementary “The best part of the program was the great book selections and the excitement that the librarian had while reading the stories!”- Kindergarten Teacher, Woolslair Elementary “Students learned to appreciate and value books and reading. They gained the knowledge of where their local library is located.”- Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher, Woolslair Elementary “The read alouds were age- appropriate because they were interesting and kept the students wanting more.”- Fourth Grade Teacher, Woolslair Elementary “My students always looked forward to Thursdays! She was a great storyteller!”- First Grade Teacher, Woolslair Elementary “I like the program because it makes reading fun and exciting. The students always look forward to the presentations!”- First Grade Teacher, Sheraden Elementary “They were able to listen to different genres and intergrate previous knowledge and experiences with the stories because of the librarian!” – First Grade Teacher, Sheraden Elementary “The librarian knew how to draw the students in with story elements they have studied in reading.”- Fourth Grade Teacher, Sheraden Elementary “The librarians are wonderful reading models and they challenge students’ thinking.”- Second Grade Teacher, Fulton Academy “The children loved it all. I feel they really enjoyed getting a book each week and then keeping one at the end, some of my kids said they do not have books at home.”- Kindergarten Teacher, Martin Luther King Elementary “My students really benefited from the program they learned some great vocabulary words and they had motivation to read more.”- First Grade Teacher, Martin Luther King Elementary “I think BLAST was a great addition as something special and different. Also, I think it was a great way to encourage reading at home!”- Kindergarten Teacher, Grandview Elementary “My students really benefited from the BLAST program. They were exposed to different real-life concepts. Now they understand what it means to have a dream and follow it.”- Third Grade Teacher, Madison Elementary “The best part of the Extended Year Program was exposing the students to additional literature. Many of the stories we share in the summer are books/stories that students read throughout the school year.”- Second Grade Student, Madison Elementary “The entire program is very supportive. I like the selection of stories and the encouragement given to the students to read.”- First Grade Teacher, Morningside Elementary “It’s a good program because it’s an educational and supplemental treat for the kids. They truly enjoy the experience.”- Third Grade Teacher, Burgwin Elementary “The students were mesmerized by the energy of the BLAST librarian exuded. They loved her animation, the stories and the prizes!”- Third Grade Teacher, Burgwin Elementary
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