Read to a Dog @North

picture of Nicolet, therapy dog
picture of Nicolet, therapy dog
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picture of Blue, therapy dog
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picture of Ozzy, therapy dog
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North Branch

Sign-ups for reading sessions begin June 1.

Read to a Dog is a great way for children to practice oral fluency, spend time with a friendly dog, and have fun. The goal is to help build a child's self-esteem and confidence, as well as foster a fondness for reading. Children ages 5 to 12 can sign up for a twenty minute session where they will read aloud to a gentle dog provided by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit all-volunteer organization. Read to a Dog will be held in North Branch's Community Meeting Room.

About Alliance of Therapy Dogs

Alliance of Therapy Dogs is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. ATD provides testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for members who volunteer with their dogs in animal-assisted activities. ATD's objective is to form a network of caring individuals and their special dogs are willing to share smiles and joy with people, young and old alike.

Event Category
Just for fun
Literacy
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