Google The Reading Dog - Softcover

Childs, Sandy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912014300 ISBN 13: 9781912014309

Publisher: 2qt Limited (Publishing), 2019

Synopsis

When Google was in the room, remarkable things happened.

• He motivated the unmotivated.
• He inspired those who didn't want to try to have a go.
• He gave confidence to the quiet, shy and lonely.
• He calmed the angry.

For eight years Golden Retriever Google accompanied his best friend, Sandy Childs, when she worked in
schools. Google's patient, gentle and loving nature proved an inspiration in helping children who were
reluctant readers, writers and learners, many of whom had additional learning needs and emotional
issues, to find joy in learning. Google's message was simple but powerful: I can read and so can you.

Inspiring, educational and deeply moving, Google The Reading Dog demonstrates how the love of
a dog can enhance a young person's motivation and confidence to learn. With contributions from
educators and the students themselves, it illustrates the many ways in which Google contributed
to lessons across the curriculum and provides guidance for other educators who might want to
explore this unique teaching pathway.

About this title

About the Author

Sandy, was a teacher for thirty-three years. She was honoured and privileged to have Google her golden retriever who was a Therapy dog in her life and to be able to share him with others. She started out as a PE teacher in a secondary school before embarking on a career in special educational needs. Sandy returned to mainstream education for the last eighteen years, working with pupils with special needs, mainly behavioural issues. She now lives and works in The Lake District.

About this edition

• Publisher: 2qt Limited (Publishing)
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1912014300
• ISBN 13: 9781912014309
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56