**This story was copied from the KTBS 3 News Website.
STONEWALL, La. A North DeSoto Lower Elementary teacher received a surprise $1,500 classroom grant to help fund interactive learning materials for her students.
Mary Catherine "Kitty" Foster was awarded the funds through the "One Class at a Time" program, courtesy of Barksdale Federal Credit Union.
Foster plans to use the money to create take-home learning library bags for her students. Each bag will feature a book paired with educational games, allowing children to check them out and play with their families at home.
"We're going to make homework fun and engaging, and you know promote family time," Foster said.