Springfield elementary students visited by donkey as part of lesson

First grade students at Kenwood Elementary School in the Springfield City School District were visited last week by a donkey from a local farm as part of a language arts lesson. Contributed

First grade students at Kenwood Elementary School in the Springfield City School District were visited last week by a donkey from a local farm as part of a language arts lesson. Contributed

First-grade students at Kenwood Elementary School in the Springfield City School District were visited last week by a donkey from a local farm.

The event was part of one of their language arts lessons for students.

Earlier this fall, students read the book “Biblioburro,” which explains is a donkey that brings books to people who live in remote areas, similar to a mobile library.

First graders also learned about other ways that people in different countries gain access to books and literacy if a library isn’t available.

Students were able to ask questions, pet the donkey and pick out a book to take home with them.

Staff at Kenwood coordinated the donkey’s visit with Kent’s Feed Barn in Cedarville.

First grade students at Kenwood Elementary School in the Springfield City School District were visited last week by a donkey from a local farm as part of a language arts lesson. Contributed

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