The LPS Parents & Friends Assosiation have approved funding for our School to be involved in this unique reading support program to help our students to become life-long readers.

The teachers love this program, the students can’t wait to read and the program works!

• Do you have a dog that is well behaved, gentle and is happy around children?
• Can you spare a couple of hours a week?

Benefits to your school and students:-

• Year 2 students receive one on one time, approx 20 mins, with an accredited Dog Team, the dog handler and the dog.
• A reading support program that gets results – see web site for more details;
• Minimal class disruption – the dog does not go into the classroom unless invited by
  the classroom teacher. All reading sessions are outside of the classroom in a quiet
  space nearby;
• A new and exciting spin on reading for your students.

How the Program fits into your school:-

• Reading sessions take place in a quiet area of the school grounds, such as the
  library or the verandah outside the classroom.
• A reading session is approximately 20 minutes long, where each child is one-on-one with the Dog Team.
• The Dog Team will visit on the same day at the same time each week, seeing the
  same 4 – 6 Target Students.
• Books are chosen to suit the child’s reading level. Story Dogs does supply books
  and books can also be from the classroom or library.
• During the session the handler often speaks through the dog, such as; “Simba
  doesn’t quite understand what is happening on this page could you help him out?”
  The child becomes the teacher; confidence soars!
  

If you have a dog that may be suitable for the program and you are willing to volunteer your time, please call or email Story Dogs for more information.