PAWS for Reading

PAWS for Reading

“One 3rd grade girl is Hispanic and English is her second language.  She’s often hesitant to read aloud in front of the group, but loved to read to Lillie from PAWS.  As the year went on, she grew more confident of her reading.” – Teacher
PAWS for Reading

PAWS for Reading

“One of our students who recently arrived from Korea has been so excited about our weekly PAWS visits.  She has become more relaxed, increasingly verbal and is smiling more often.  The PAWS program has been a catalyst for her positive changes!” – Teacher...
PAWS for Reading

PAWS for Reading

“I like reading to Honey because she always pays such good attention – better than anyone else I would read to, and she is so nice!” – Participant
PAWS for Reading

PAWS for Reading

“A seven year old girl participated in PAWS for Reading and really bonded with the  therapy companions. Now age 13, she has become a dog-walker in her neighborhood. She felt confident enough to parlay her love of dogs into a business, and is learning new skills...
PAWS for Reading

PAWS for Reading

“A PAWS pet therapy team visits my 3rd grade classroom boys. They look forward to their PAWS visits!  These boys have become calmer and more confident readers.  Their attention span and focus is so much better! Two of the three boys increased from performance level 2...