Reading with Rover pairs young readers with patient therapy dogs

For the classroom

Reading with Rover is a volunteer program based in Bothell, Washington. KING 5 reported that trained dog teams go to library events across Western Washington, and also visit nursing homes and make crisis-comfort visits. A child who feels nervous about reading aloud can sit with a dog that is trained to be patient. The same kind of team also spends time with people in care homes.

1. Why might a dog be an easier listener than a room full of classmates?
2. What training does a dog need before it visits a library or a nursing home?
3. How is a library visit different from a visit meant to comfort someone in a hard moment?

For a teacher to read with a class. Print the story of the day · Morning announcements · All classroom stories · This week's Good News Friday pack