It was "Library Day" today. Once a month I take Katie to the library for a children's reading circle. The kids come to "read to the dog." Many kids who are having trouble reading won't read out loud in front of their peers or grownups. Their peers make fun of them and grownups correct them (in front of their peers - double whammy.) But they will read to the dog. The dog makes no judgments, she just lays there and watches, rolling over occasionally for a belly rub. I've seen youngsters who absolutely were not going to read, pick up a book, read to the dog and go back for another. Their confidence grows, they improve still more, and they develop a love for reading. And - they get to pet and play with the dog...in a library.
Katie wore her Easter bunny ears when we first arrived. The kids get a big kick out of her get ups and actions. Today we had some little ones in the mix. They "read" a story from the pictures they see. The older kids were as enthusiastic as the little ones even though they have to work at some words. They almost all turn the book for her to see the pictures.
As always, Katie got more than her share of loving and petting and she gave plenty of puppy kisses. Library Day is a good day for all of us!
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