Project Title: Cardinal Book Nook: A Magic Vending Machine for Soaring Young Readers
Teacher: Rose Weisel
School: Carlos Elementary School
Students Impacted: School-wide, approximately 110 students in grades K-5
Amount Funded: $7,557.50
The Cardinal Book Nook is an innovative literacy initiative designed to make reading exciting and rewarding. With the installation of a book vending machine, children will have the opportunity to “purchase” books using special tokens earned through positive behavior, academic achievement and reading milestones. The project will foster a culture of literacy by giving students ownership of their books, making reading feel like a special reward rather than an assignment. Our goal is to motivate reluctant readers, celebrate enthusiastic ones and ensure ALL students, regardless of background, have access to high-quality books they can take home and keep.