I love teaching children to learn how to read and I love the opportunity of using Pet Assisted Therapy to assist struggling readers. The materials that I have chosen are seating materials that will be used to set up comfortable, flexible seating in many different configurations so that children will have the opportunity to read with Harvey the Reading Dog.
A struggling reader faces many challenges that undermine confidence and motivation.
The presence of an animal such as Harvey calms the child and makes the task fun, rewarding, and something to look forward to.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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