Note of appreciation

I hope everyone will have a fantastic 2014 but I just want to give a big thanks to another teacher who purchased my Bookbuddies package on TPT (http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-Buddy-Recording-Assessment-Sheets-226322).  She sent me an awesome note on January 31, 2013 which really made my night!!!  So I thought I would share it....here goes...

I don't have a question, but did want to let you know that this product has been AWESOME! The fifth grade teacher and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how these sheets have given the older students a sense of responsibility about reading with my 2nd graders! No more crazy antics and loud noise... now, we enjoy watching the interaction between the two classes. THIS is what Book Buddies is supposed to be like. In fact, we've continued meeting with our BBs even during the holidays, when others were "taking a break." I have a feeling you will have many more teachers interested in this product for next year. I cannot thank you enough for providing this amazing tool - and making our Book Buddy time something to look forward to each week!

This was exactly why I created the package a few years ago even before I was on TPT.  I felt so bad when my grade 2s were coming up to me and telling me how their bookbuddies (grade 6s) weren't paying any attention to them.  That's when I knew I needed to create something that would guide the older students and help them realize what an important part they do play in the little ones reading.  

So I just wanted to thank Gaboo (user name) that her comments really meant a lot to me as I'm sure all teachers appreciate positive comments too!!

Enjoy!

Kemble :-)

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