Dog helps students find joy in reading in Tärnaby
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In Tärnaby, Sweden, Anna Bergström and her dog Vide assist children in developing a love for reading.
They completed training three years ago to become a social service dog team after noticing reports of declining literacy among young people in Sweden. Vide visits Skytteanska school, working with students from kindergarten to ninth grade with varying reading abilities. The reading sessions with Vide provide a calm and pressure-free environment, which Bergström says builds children’s confidence when reading aloud.
Signe Söderman stated she “feels safe” when with Vide. The “Reading Promotion with Dog” project receives funding from the Swedish Arts Council to support students’ reading skills. During the autumn break, Vide also works at the Storuman public library.
