Cd’A first graders meet their 'Paws and Pages' buddies
First grade student at Skyway Elementary School Adrienne Drummen with her new reading buddy.
AUDREY HERRIN/Press
First grade students at Skyway Elementary Harper Baker and Catherine Hardy receive reading buddies from Coty Cummings from Parker Automotive.
AUDREY HERRIN/Press
First grade students at Skyway Elementary Catherine Hardy and Harper Baker with their new reading buddies.
AUDREY HERRIN/Press
First grade students across the Coeur d’Alene school district received free plush puppies this week, thanks to the Paws and Pages reading program. Each student’s eyes lit up as they hugged their new furry friends, who will motivate them to meet their reading goals this year.
The Paws and Pages program is a revival of a prior reading program in the district, made possible through a partnership between Parker Automotive and the EXCEL Foundation. Representatives from Parker and EXCEL delivered 650 plush puppies to classrooms this week.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
