Once
again, Taylor Parks Elementary School is one of the fortunate schools to have a
monthly visit from the Fur Angels. These wonderful volunteers and
their therapy dogs have been a part of not only Taylor schools, but also hospitals,
nursing care facilities and public libraries.
The
therapy dogs are the ideal audience, providing a positive, non-intimidating and
fun environment to a child who is just learning to read and struggling with new
words. The dogs don't tease or rush the child as they read a story aloud at
their own speed and proficiency. Instead of getting flustered or embarrassed,
the children read aloud with focus and confidence. Their fear is soon replaced
by self-esteem and determination.
The
reading program has been a motivator to encourage better reading skills and
self-confidence in children.
The
members of the "Fur Angels" who participate in this program must
first go through extra training and be qualified to help with reading. Members
are supervised at all times in the schools and libraries.
These
selfless volunteers and the Fur Angels are a big part of the “Taylor Parks
Family.”
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