By: FOXmls.com
Published: May 20, 2014
Question: What has four legs, barks, and can help your child read? Answer: A canine tutor.
If your child is struggling with reading or behind in homework, there is a wonderful proven solution that works on several levels. READ, or Reading Education Assistance Dogs, is a literacy program that started in Utah with the goal of helping children develop their reading skills. Now the program, or a variation of it, has spread across North America, and it's likely available at a school or library near you.
The precious pooches help improve confidence and motivation to read, and are great reading buddies who won't bark back any harsh comments or criticisms if a child stumbles or reads slowly.
Best of all, you can try this at home - with your own dog. Simply make this a learning experience for both dog and child, and chances are they'll respond eagerly.
Feline-lovers haven't been forgotten; a similar program has been tried with shelter cats, and despite the challenge of getting the cat to focus, child and animal delight in the experience.
If your child is struggling with reading or behind in homework, there is a wonderful proven solution that works on several levels. READ, or Reading Education Assistance Dogs, is a literacy program that started in Utah with the goal of helping children develop their reading skills. Now the program, or a variation of it, has spread across North America, and it's likely available at a school or library near you.
The precious pooches help improve confidence and motivation to read, and are great reading buddies who won't bark back any harsh comments or criticisms if a child stumbles or reads slowly.
Best of all, you can try this at home - with your own dog. Simply make this a learning experience for both dog and child, and chances are they'll respond eagerly.
Feline-lovers haven't been forgotten; a similar program has been tried with shelter cats, and despite the challenge of getting the cat to focus, child and animal delight in the experience.
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