Children read aloud to calming therapy dogs

Sometimes, kids find it intimidating to read in front of others, but they love to read to the non-judgmental, calming dogs.

Arizona kids build confidence by reading books to shelter dogs

"Ready to go read to the doggos?" It's not a question most 5-year-olds hear before story time, but Noah Witter isn't reading ...
Staten Island Advance

PS 44 students receive hundreds of books and a helpful homework assignment: Read to an anxious dog

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A unique literacy initiative is coming to Staten Island’s PS 44, where students will soon be able to improve their reading skills by reading to anxious dogs over the phone. The ...

Finland's unique literacy program: Children read to dogs and cows to build confidence without fear of judgment

In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across ...
KBTX

OPAS partners with Bryan-College Station public libraries for “Dog Man” read-a-loud

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - With no school, families were able to have some fun at Clara B. Mounce Library this morning, where kids got to listen to “Dog Man” read-aloud. The event was part of a series of ...