Paws and Pages with Parker: Inspiring first graders to read
First grader Elleana Stearns-Van Horn and her classmates react Friday to the Paws and Pages with Parker program that distributed more than 600 plush puppy reading buddies across the school district to encourage all first graders to be strong readers by the end of the school year.
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Jethro Konegni and Elleana Stearns-Van Horn play with their new reading buddies Friday during the Paws and Pages with Parker event that distributed more than 600 stuffed animals that will help first graders set, track, and celebrate reading goals.
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Reading sparks imagination, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
A child’s early experiences with books can shape how they feel about reading for years to come.
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