Reading is one of the most important skills children learn early on. It acts as a foundation for cognitive, language and emotional development. Children who read daily build essential brain connections, improve their vocabulary and get exposed to broader views. And it turns out, a four-legged furry companion can help children improve their reading skills.
In a recent news segment from Fox 5 Atlanta, they visited the Lovett School. At this educational institution in Atlanta, first-graders are experiencing huge gains in reading ability by participating in “Sit Stay Read,” a program that pairs students with trained therapy dogs during reading sessions.
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