Team Hogan is Back @ the Pawling Library
What is Team Hogan? It’s Hogan, a certified therapy dog and Ms. Vicki providing a relaxed reading setting for your reluctant reader! For some young children, one of the big challenges in learning to read is the embarrassment of making mistakes. Reading to dogs provides a simple solution — a non-judgmental, comforting furry friend who “listens” and takes the pressure off children when they read. “Children need a lot of practice to become good readers,” said Ms. Karen, Children’s Services Coordinator at the Pawling Library. “Sometimes when students practice they misread words and feel uncomfortable. Therapy dogs provide a risk-free practice session for children to read without the fear or stress of making mistakes. This gives children a chance to relax and focus on practicing their skills. It can work wonders for new and reluctant readers. Reading with a therapy dog not only reduces anxieties and fears about reading, but it can increase children’s attention span and confidence and motivate them to practice more.” Hogan, our evening literacy canine is a chocolate lab and a...
