1. 26 Big Things Small Hands Do Story written by Coleen Paratore Pictures provided by Mrs. Bope and the 2010-2011 Fifth Grade Class of Black Elk Elementary

2. Your hands are small, but they do BIG things that make this a wonderful world.

3. A – Small hands applaud.

4. B – Small hands build.

5. C – Small hands color rainbows red, yellow, blue.

6. D – And small hands draw, too.

7. E – Small hands explore the earth for treasures.

8. F – Small hands feed.

9. G – Small hands give gifts made with love.

10. H – Small hands help.

11. I – Small hands invite new friends to play.

12. J – and small hands join.

13. K – Small hands kindle kindness.

14. L – Small hands lend.

15. M – Small hands make music in marching bands.

16. N – Small hands nestle.

17. O – Small hands open books and travel far.

18. P - Small hands plant.

19. Q – Small hands question so everyone learns.

20. R – Small hands recycle.

21. S – Small hands sign love without a sound.

22. T – and small hands teach.

23. U – Small hands uncover beautiful things.

24. V – Small hands volunteer.

25. W – Small hands water so gardens will grow.

26. X – Small hands X and O.

27. Y – Small hands…. YES! Hurray! High Five!

28. Z – And small hands ZZZZZZ…. Good Night.

29. From ABC to XYZ, such BIG things small hands can do. You make our world a better place…

30. Now big hands clap for YOU!

31. Wishing you years of joy and success in middle school and beyond! You will always be in our hearts… After all, you will always be a Black Elk kid ! With lots of pride, happiness and love, Mrs. Bope