Reading with Mars

Reading is always more fun with a friend, and when that friend happens to be furry and have four feet and is named Mars, reading gets a whole LOT more fun!  Our local library has a great program called Dog Gone Reading, where kids can practice reading aloud to a therapy dog.  What makes this program so great is that it encourages kids of all reading levels to read whether they're a good reader or a struggling reader.  There is no criticism from the dog if the child stumbles over a word, just patient listening, and this helps the child to relax and enjoy reading even more.  A big thank you to each therapy dog and their handler for volunteering their time for such an awesome program!

New Friends Big and Small

Today we met some new friends at another local stable.  Girl 2 was more interested in the smaller of the furry four-footed animals than she was in the larger ones, while Girl 1 was over the moon in love with the larger ones!

Waiting for his treat after lessons!