Teacher’s Pet: September/October 2022
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Pets
The Case for Fido in the Classroom
These days there is an increased demand—and need—for therapy or service dogs in the classroom. But one of the problems with dogs at school is a lack of national standards.
Sit. Stay. Read: How Dogs Can Help Improve Literacy
One of the best literacy teachers Jane Swire knows is her dog, Blizzard. She and Blizzard visit the local library once a week during the school year as part of a reading program.
Teaching Style: Are You a Cat or Dog?
I recently observed a high school science lesson that left me feeling like I had just swished some super-minty Listerine. I was refreshed. I was inspired…so much so, in fact, ...
How Dogs Can Help Children’s Reading Skills
Children who read to their dogs often improve their reading by at least one school grade and here's why: