Revamping Our Literacy Read-Aloud & Independent Reading Center for Student Engagement and Achievement
Awarded $1100
First graders at Putnam County Primary School will soon enjoy a refreshed, engaging space designed to strengthen their love of reading, thanks to a Spring 2026 PEF Teacher Grant awarded to Reasha Daniels. Her project, Revamping Our Literacy Read Aloud & Independent Reading Center, creates a comfortable, organized environment that supports independent reading, small group instruction, and mentor read aloud time.
The upgraded center will feature flexible seating, a new carpeted reading area, headphones for listening stations, and a collection of benchmark-aligned mentor texts. These additions are designed to boost reading stamina, improve listening comprehension, and help students make meaningful connections to classroom instruction.
Hear from Ms. Daniels (and some of her students!) about her project: