Wisconsin School’s Book Vending Machine Has Illinois Talking

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.

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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.

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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.

You gotta admit, this is one amazingly creative way to get kids excited about books, and it might be something schools in Rockford should consider.