Inching Our Way Towards an Inchy the Bookworm Vending Machine!
Help me give my students the Inchy Book Vending Machine to bring excitement and engagement to reading again!
$7,510 goal
This project expired on July 31, 2024.
This project expired on July 31, 2024.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Dr. Seuss wrote, "The more that you read, the more things you will know." Studies show what common sense tells us: the more kids read, the better they read, and the more pleasure they get out of reading.
Kids will learn reading skills in school, but often they come to associate reading with work, not pleasure.
As a result, they lose their desire to read. And it is that desire, the curiosity and interest, that is the cornerstone to using reading and related skills successfully.
I am requesting the Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine for our students to be used as a school-wide reading incentive. Students can earn a gold coin, which will allow them to pick one book from the book vending machine. Students will be rewarded for positive behavior, hard work, and good attendance. This works perfectly with our school's PBIS incentive program.
Igniting our students’ passion for reading by vending their favorite books and allowing them to take them home would not only boost a child’s literacy but also strengthen family bonds through shared reading experiences.
We will display our new book vending machine in a high-traffic area where it will become a constant visual reminder of the importance of reading. This combination of book vending and a rewards system holds the potential to bridge the gap between literacy and engagement. Let's bring the excitement to reading books again!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
450 students impacted
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