First Grade Reads to Seamus

This was the third visit to both of our first grade classes for Seamus the therapy dog and Heather, mother of Liam. Our initial visit was in the early fall and the first grade students read their own writing to Seamus. During tour second and third visit, the students read books with their partners to Seamus. The students brainstormed strategies that would make their reading interesting and exciting for Seamus. They talked about reading with expression and not rushing their reading. They also decided to share any pictures from their book with Seamus. First graders have really grown as readers this year.  Seamus was excited to see this as he listened carefully to each child read.