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Tale for Two: Kids reading to animals!


*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 01/28/2021
If you are looking for a fun and interesting way to engage your child/children in reading, we have a program for you. Our Tale for Two reading program pairs your child with a furry animal friend. Did you know that animals make great listeners? Research shows that when children read to animals it can increase their confidence and reading skills.

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In effort to help keep our community stay safe while continuing to help our youth improve their literacy skills, our Tale for Two program is back. Now that school is back in session let our animals help with learning engagement and any potential learning loss. We have an innovative way for kids to still benefit from reading to nonjudgmental listeners while at home. Kids can now read to a Paws for Love friend, one of our animal ambassadors or shelter animal waiting for adoptions from their living room. Don’t underestimate the power of an animal visit - even if it's over Zoom! This program will benefit all those involved, children can practice their reading in a safe and fun environment and the animals are soothed by the gentle, rhythmic sound of the child’s voice as they read books aloud! Note: There will be limited space available each week for in-person reading sessions at the shelter.


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Location:

ONLINE ONLY
Contact name: 
Christine Davis
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/28/2021
Time: 
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Price: 
three-month package (program cost: $50 for one 30-minute in-person reading session per week, or unlimited 30-minute virtual reading sessions; eight-month package (program cost: $85 for one 30-minute in-person reading session per week, or unlimited 30-minute virtual reading sessions October 26 through June 24).

Ages

4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years Teenagers