Therapy dog helps students develop love of reading #reading

A therapy dog is a great addition to anyone’s life. Students in an elementary school got to meet a one year old dog. The teacher approves of the idea and wants to lend her support. She holds a master’s degree and has helped students succeed. The goal is to get students reading at grade level soon.

The students in Isenburg’s class are third graders who need extra reading instruction. After Isenburg delivers instruction to the group of students around a table, the students are free to sit in bean bag chairs or on a couch, or find a spot on the floor for independent reading time.
~ CNHI News

Therapy dogs have shown to assist struggling students.

A love of reading is important for many students in classrooms. They simply have to want to learn the material itself. The therapy dog could encourage a newfound love of reading in full. Students have voiced their approval and want to interact with the dog too that could encourage better reading and related skills in the classroom environment.

Key Takeaways:

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Abby Isenberg is a reading specialist that tutors children with struggles.
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Isenburg hosts these tutoring sessions at her home giving learning a comfortable feeling.
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Isenberg came up with the idea of a reading dog from her tutoring sessions with struggling students.