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Vorlesen lernen mit Caesar

In the organizer's words:

Our offer for children with reading difficulties

Giving children access to books and promoting reading skills is particularly important to us! Numerous studies have shown that reading aloud independently is a helpful technique.

However, this is often not so easy for shy children or children who suffer from reading difficulties. The fear of making mistakes or embarrassing themselves is stressful, exhausting and frustrating.

Caesar helps to read!

This is where our reading dog Caesar comes into play: his presence has a stress-reducing and calming effect on the children. Stroking and cuddling create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere and the emotional bond with "their" Caesar promotes concentration and overcomes inhibitions. Affection motivates and stress is reduced. This not only facilitates the purely mechanical practicing of reading strategies, but also direct text work and self-regulation.

Caesar listens!

Why a dog? The social partner dog accepts the child as it is, without any judgment or evaluation. He doesn't care about appearance, clothing, abilities, speech impediments, etc. His eyes are friendly and he is simply there.

He always listens - doesn't interrupt, doesn't laugh, doesn't criticize, doesn't ask questions.

The reading dog strengthens the children's self-confidence.

The joy of reading with Caesar

Each child is allowed to read a story to the dog lying on a blanket - according to their own abilities. Children are welcome to bring their favorite books from home. Caesar's owner is always present, accompanying the connection between child and dog, praising and motivating.

As a reward, each child can give Caesar a treat at the end or learn a trick together with him in a playful way.

At the same time, the children learn interesting facts about dogs: Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge promote language skills and broaden horizons.

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Price information:

Registration required!

Location

Stadtbibliothek Siegburg Griesgasse 11 53721 Siegburg