General News: Library Sponsors Read-to-Dog Program
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October 05, 2008
From the Cornwall Public Library:
Friday afternoons in October from 4-5 p.m., Milo and Elvis – canine R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) partners – will be at the Library, paying close attention while their human partners (children) read aloud to them.
The mission of the R.E.A.D. program is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered therapy teams as literacy mentors. The program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. But not just any dog. R.E.A.D. dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team, going to schools, libraries and many other settings as reading companions for children.
“For a number of reasons, a child might be shy about reading aloud, or they might feel insecure because their reading skills aren’t as strong as they could be. Reading to a specially trained dog, rather than a human, can make reading aloud easier and more enjoyable for the child, as well as build their confidence. Milo and Elvis will each be giving their undivided attention to their reading partner for a 15-minute one-on-one session,” said Liz Fisher. “We began this program last Friday (September 26th) and are already receiving wonderful feedback from our participants – children and parents alike.”
Milo and his handler, Janine Bickler, and Elvis and his handler, Sunny, will be at Cornwall Public Library Friday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. through and including October 24th. Those interested in signing up are asked to come to the library and talk with Liz Fisher.
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