Testimonials

One of my struggling 2nd graders made significant progress in her DRA level after reading to Annie. She started the year at level 12 and finished the year at level 24. Reading to Annie helped this child’s self confidence improve greatly. This, in turn, helped her become a more successful reader!

– Teacher

Throughout the school year, Laila became a positive influence for a student who was previously “stuck,” and in turn, the student made great gains in becoming a more flexible thinker and easing his frustration independently.

– Teacher

My husband and I are so pleased with the Nor’wester Readers program. Hannah has given our son the individual attention he needs. She sits and listens to every word Kyle is trying to say. As a result, Kyle has improved his reading, oral speech, and his self confidence.

– Parent

Reading fluency is a HUGE goal in our new LA Journeys program. It was a weekly goal for kids to work on this goal using Frisco and Ms Marilyn as their audience, which helped keep all the kids excited about reading aloud – my best year fluency-wise yet!

– Teacher

This experience has been a PHENOMENAL experience, not only for me as a teacher, but also for the children. I am so happy we were able to be a part of this program. It is amazing!

– Teacher

This program allows our students to open up and take risks that they may normally have difficulty doing on a daily basis. They look forward to our dog therapy days!

– Teacher

This year I had a child who, for lack of a better description, would emotionally implode – truly shut down throughout the day when things were too overwhelming or difficult, particularly in Math. With Frisco and Ms. Marilyn’s help, this child’s behaviors improved as the implosions became less. . . much less.

– Teacher

I have students in my class that suffer emotionally and/or mentally due to attention issues or an inner battle with depression and anxiety. Kerrigan has eased their little minds and gave them something to look forward to each week.

– Teacher

We have been able to incorporate speech and language skills during times with Moose. In addition, Moose has provided extra incentive for students to be on task during the week in school.

– Teacher

Your program made a difference in my daughter’s life. She has a diagnosed learning disability and is easily frustrated. Well, that did not happen when she was with Daisy! The dog helped build her confidence because Daisy helped her feel comfortable. Daisy did not judge her or know if she made a mistake.

– Parent