Okmulgee First Grade Class Receives Hundreds Of Valentines From Around The World

Valentine's Day is over, but a first-grade class in Okmulgee is still celebrating.

We told you about this class last month as they were trying to collect Valentine's from every state.

Related: Okmulgee First Grade Class Collecting Valentine's Day Cards From Each State

"We are going to take a look back at our map," Mrs. Harbin said. "I wanted y'all to see all of the love that was spread by one class."

The walls of Mrs. Harbin's first-grade class at Okmulgee Primary are covered in 5x7 cards from all across the world.

"We were able to touch people in New Zealand, Central Asia, Japan," Mrs. Harbin said.

700 valentines were sent, addressed to Shirlanna Harbin and her 21 students.

"Every single card said 'with love,' or 'we are sending encouragement,' or 'we are sending positivity,'” Mrs. Harbin said. “A word to let you know that you are an amazing child from everyone, so it was a pretty good response, and we are just so grateful for the people that took the time to send one."

People from Texas, California, and even Nantucket Island sent the kids travel guides and books to teach them about their homes.

But there were a couple of places in particular they were pretty excited to hear from, like Kansas, Australia, and Georgia.

Mrs. Harbin says she couldn't believe how many people actually sent letters, but her favorites came from close to home.

"This one here is from someone who graduated from Okmulgee primary, and this is his first-grade picture," she said.

Along with learning about new and exciting places, they learned how powerful love really is.

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