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Paws4Stories – April/May 2023
2023/05/10 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading.
Paws 4 Stories runs on Wednesdays – April 5th, 12th, 26th ; May 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st – 4:30-5:30 pm in the Children’s Area. Sessions are 20 minutes. Registration required. (There will be no session on April 19th or May 3rd). During June, Star will be taking a break.
**Please register for a maximum of two sessions per month. Recommended for ages 6+.
For more information, check out these links:
https://www.sja.ca/en/community-services/therapy-dog-program
Coast reporter article: https://www.coastreporter.net/in-the-community/how-to-get-a-therapy-dog-visit-on-the-sunshine-coast-just-ask-angie-5810553