Submitted by: Lisa Moore, Junior League of Austin Community Volunteer
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at Fountain Plaza Preschool through BookSpring. I walked in the classrooms to see the smiling faces of 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Overwhelming excitement permeated each class.
Today a volunteer would be reading, singing and most importantly helping them chose their new books. We began by sitting down and working on rhythms through music and reading. The classes caught on so quickly and it was easy to see the curiosity and intelligence in each child.
After playing with each musical instrument, every student was able to choose one book to take home and keep. The joy in their eyes to receive their new books was heartwarming. The excitement was so great that each child immediately started looking through their book the moment they chose it, asking me and the teachers to read it to them.
There is nothing more powerful than the gift of education. I am so thankful for the wonderful teachers at Fountain Plaza, who give endless amounts of energy so that these precious kids can love learning. And to BookSpring, who allow these children the opportunity to take home a brand new book, to read again and again.
