Wisconsin School Uses Book Vending Machine to Encourage Reading
If you’re a parent trying to get your kid interested in reading, instead of, you know, bugging them, you might just give them a chance to win a book from a vending machine.
That’s exactly what’s happening at King Elementary School in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where a new book vending machine is turning good behavior and reading into real rewards.
How Students Earn Books From the Vending Machine
Students can earn tokens by meeting reading goals and personal milestones. Once they get a token, they can head over to the vending machine, drop that sucker in, and grab a brand-new book to take home.
Program Funded by Grant and PTO Support
The program was made possible by a grant and support from the school’s PTO, which uses the King School Way, which focuses on being responsible, respectful, attentive, and appreciative.
Focus on Effort Over Grades in Reading Program
This isn’t about grades, say teachers, it’s about recognizing effort and building a positive relationship with reading.
Could Rockford Schools Adopt This Idea?
So the message is pretty straightforward: read, act right, and get rewarded…