Okay, I have been doing weekly posts about getting outdoors but I wanted to include this post on animal connections this week instead. Connections to animals has benefits for SEL, compassion, empathy and caring. Here are some resources...
Animals:
Dogs in the Classroom Improve SEL, Cognitive, and even Reading Skills: https://www.weareteachers.com/dogs-in-the-classroom/?utm_content=1572624120&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0e15TOQdiqb1dhfUlcFlxlpoZO3eJ4tJZbOkoRPtGF43xOpTDd_8OwSNM
4 Ways Reading Aloud to Animals Can Build Your Child: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/4-ways-reading-aloud-to-animals-can-help-build-your-childs.html
St. John's Ambulance has a Paws 4 Stories community program which can be implemented in the classroom: https://www.sja.ca/English/Community-Services/Pages/Therapy%20Dog%20Services/Paws-4-Stories.aspx
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