READing PAWS; helping children read in Marietta
07 Jan 2009
Children, dogs and books! Sounds like a dream come true!
The Cobb County Central Library at 266 Roswell Road in Marietta, GA, will be host to a local chapter of READing Paws this year. Every Tuesday at 3:30 READing Paws dogs will be available to help children enhance their reading skills. The mission of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.®) is to enhance children’s love of reading through the use of therapy animals and thus lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and a higher quality life. This is such an innovative and thoughtful way to help children overcome reading obstacles and encourage more reading. Dogs don’t care if you stumble on words, if you need help or read slowly. Children are able work through problems and overcome insecurity. They leave with a sense of accomplishment that inspires confidence. If you are interested or know someone who would be please call the Marietta library at (770) 528-2320 to find out more and register!
One Response
2009 Jan 08
Wow, that sounds lovely. I wish we would have had the opportunity to get help from a dog when I was a child. Books and dogs have always been one of my greatest passions. What could be more delightful for a child than going on a fantasy journey with a wonderful dog in their arms.