Students at Pakanasink had the opportunity to meet some pretty special visitors recently as Miss Wendy and Miss Sam brought their friends Mocha and Jack, certified therapy dogs, to visit with the students.

 

 

The students got to learn all about the pups, how they travel to different schools helping kids communicate and improve their reading. Mocha and Jack don’t read of course but students like to read to them. They are part of READ – Reading Education Assistance Dogs. These dogs are great listeners – they love to hear students read to them! And students respond because there is really no pressure in reading to the dogs – they are very attentive and don’t care if you stumble over a word. It builds confidence in kids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students had a great time with their visitors and give a big thank you to Miss Wendy and Miss Sam for sharing Mocha and Jack with them.