Guardian Whiskers' Book Buddies Reading Program for Children

1004 East Washington Avenue,Madison WI 53703

09 April, 2022

Description

Not only is reading to a dog fun, but it also helps build confidence, motivation, and perseverance, while developing reading skills! All ears, Guardian Whiskers' Book Buddies certified therapy dogs enjoy being read to! Every second Saturday of the month, sign your child up for a free 20-minute reading session to practice reading to one of our therapy dogs in a quiet reading room. Bring a favorite book, or we have books to choose from. We kindly ask that parents, guardians, siblings, and friends wait patiently in our waiting area while the reading session is completed by your child. Our volunteers will help only when needed through difficult words or to maintain the flow of the story, rather than pointing out mistakes. We are not looking for perfection – and neither are the dogs! The Book Buddies provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for children to practice reading aloud at their own pace.