Literacy Program for All of Australia
Dive into the heart warming world of Story Dogs with our BRAND NEW video! Prepare to be enchanted as we unveil the magic behind this extraordinary program that's changing lives, one tail-wagging tale at a time! Curious about what Story Dogs is all about? Prepare to be captivated as our video takes you on a journey into the transformative power of literacy and the unbreakable bond between children and their furry reading companions! Join us in celebrating the joy of reading, the power of empathy, and the incredible impact of our four-legged heroes! Get ready to be inspired as you witness the incredible connection forged between our dedicated volunteers, their adorable pups, and the young learners they support! Don't miss out on this heart warming glimpse into the Story Dogs experience! Help us spread the love for literacy by sharing, following and liking on social! Let's make a difference, one story at a time!
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When children read to a dog, the outcomes are amazing!
It is a non-judgemental setting, the children's focus improves, their literacy skills increase and their confidence soars. The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic and helps children relax, open up, try harder and have fun while reading to a friendly, calm dog. Woof!
Help Us Do More
Not all children ‘get’ reading. For some it takes a bit longer. Unfortunately our education systems are not all resourced to pick up the ones falling behind. Regular one-on-one reading sessions are often the best way to help a child become a confident lifelong reader. This is what Story Dogs delivers; but also so much more with the loving nature of a wonderful dog and caring volunteer.
a Story Dogs Reading Rug.
This special rug denotes the reading space, this safe space for the child and dog. One is given free to all volunteers starting.
A set of engaging, colourful children’s books.
Story Dogs uses specific books chosen for their use of rhyming, fun story line and repetitive or engaging text. These books are the cornerstone of the reading session. One set (6) is given free to all volunteers starting.
Just over a dollar a day will put a Dog Team into a school for a year, helping 5 local children become confident lifelong readers.
We help over 2,890 children every week to become confident lifelong readers.
We help over
2890
children each week.
There are
578
current volunteer Dog Teams
We partner with
406
schools in NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, WA, SA, NT and ACT.
We have
105
dog teams who are looking for sponsors to help them undertake their valuable work.
Our vision
To make reading fun for children, so they become confident lifelong readers.
No child should be left behind in literacy.
Fear can destroy intelligence
- educator William Ayers
Learning to read is often less about intellectual limitation than about overcoming fears. “Fear can destroy intelligence,” says educator William Ayers. Animals are ideal reading companions because they promote relaxation and lower blood pressure, do not judge, laugh or criticise and allow children to proceed at their own pace.