Children improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment;
Children forget their limitations and develop a "can do" attitude;
Children increase their oral skills and self-confidence;
Provides individualized mentoring for each child;
Provices a personalized, less threatening enviornment for reading;
Complements the existing literacy program;
Flexible, cost-efficient program that is easy to implement in
many settings;
Therapy Dogs effortlessly cross all socioeconomic and cultural
lines;
Another way in which animals can make a positive difference;
Animals are without bias and judgement and increase a child's
comfort level; and
Professional
acceptance of program by educators, librarians and counselors. |
This Program is Sponsored By:
PET BARN, INC.
Country School Antiques &
J & K Jewelers
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