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Rosco's First Day as a Reading Dog!!! (with pictures!)
Rosco had his first session as a reading assistance therapy dog (official title?) at our library yesterday and it went very well =)
Right before our visit I stopped by Wal Mart and bought a brand new large dog bed for this occasion--a bed that will ONLY be used for library visits.
Because this is only the second time they have done this (started early this year, but took the summer off) and the program isn't super well known, we had a room that was open to the rest of the children's section of the library. The librarian also gave us a screen to use if needed--we were the only dog team there.
Kids were allowed to come and go as they wished, we'll probably have more structure later, but for now it was pretty flexible.
The kids really enjoyed it! Three cute stories:
1) A little girl too young to read stopped by. I can't tell age really so I asked her if she'd like to get a book to read to Rosco. She flew off and came back with two. Read TWO books to him by making up words to go with the photos...
2) While we had two boys hanging out and one reading...another little girl and her mom stopped by. The little girl sat down and I asked her about her book. She seemed shy but said that she practices with that book (as if practicing is not the same as reading). Both her mom, another woman and I tried different tactics to convince her reading to Rosco would be fun. But she was hesitant. Then just as she was about to leave the mother of the two boys caught on and got her boys to leave with her so the little girl could have privacy. I offered her my seat (which had my back to the screen) and she accepted now that there was no audience. She read quietly but well and I was SOOO proud of her!
3) First little girl who made up the story in her book, came back toward the end while we were meeting other staff. She asked "Can I just say a story with my mouth?" LOL She proceeded to tell a fabulous story! It was soo cute and at the end she just ran off...no "The End" no bow...it was hilarious!
Okay picture time:
Right before our visit I stopped by Wal Mart and bought a brand new large dog bed for this occasion--a bed that will ONLY be used for library visits.
Because this is only the second time they have done this (started early this year, but took the summer off) and the program isn't super well known, we had a room that was open to the rest of the children's section of the library. The librarian also gave us a screen to use if needed--we were the only dog team there.
Kids were allowed to come and go as they wished, we'll probably have more structure later, but for now it was pretty flexible.
The kids really enjoyed it! Three cute stories:
1) A little girl too young to read stopped by. I can't tell age really so I asked her if she'd like to get a book to read to Rosco. She flew off and came back with two. Read TWO books to him by making up words to go with the photos...
2) While we had two boys hanging out and one reading...another little girl and her mom stopped by. The little girl sat down and I asked her about her book. She seemed shy but said that she practices with that book (as if practicing is not the same as reading). Both her mom, another woman and I tried different tactics to convince her reading to Rosco would be fun. But she was hesitant. Then just as she was about to leave the mother of the two boys caught on and got her boys to leave with her so the little girl could have privacy. I offered her my seat (which had my back to the screen) and she accepted now that there was no audience. She read quietly but well and I was SOOO proud of her!
3) First little girl who made up the story in her book, came back toward the end while we were meeting other staff. She asked "Can I just say a story with my mouth?" LOL She proceeded to tell a fabulous story! It was soo cute and at the end she just ran off...no "The End" no bow...it was hilarious!
Okay picture time:
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Permalink Reply by Adina P on
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I've contacted our local domestic abuse shelter (via email only) and never got a response. At this time my schedule is full with all the therapy I have time for. Perhaps in the future I can split my time with Juvie and domestic abuse (less time in each, but some in both)--we'll see.
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Permalink Reply by Jacquie Yorke (DRC) on
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Such great stories!...and look at Rosco!....He looks beautiful and very intellectual I might add...lol....I read a great article on therapy dogs used in this way to help stimulate reading....I think it's WONDERFUL!...and who better to read to than a Doodle!..Especially one as special as Rosco.....
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Permalink Reply by Jaime on
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It sounds like the two of you had fun. I'm glad it worked out. Last year Penny and I read with a first grade class once a week. I'm hoping to start up again in a few weeks! It was fun to watch the kids interact with the dog. Congratulations.
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Permalink Reply by 1knme66wzgv4k on
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Way to go Rosco and Adina!!!! How fun!!!
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