Discuss the differences between service dogs and therapy dogs
Option for a classroom activity or craft based on age:
Coloring sheets
Activity Kit/Games
Career exploration activity
Story Time & Meet A Therapy Dog
Suitable for a classroom or smaller group setting
Begins with a reading of Boomer At Your Service
What to do if you see a service dog in public
Discuss the differences between service dogs and therapy dogs
Meet a real therapy dog with Q&A*
Option to bring in a R.E.A.D therapy dog for select students to read a few lines to the dog
Large Assembly Presentations
Suitable for larger auditorium setting
Presentation about the author, book, and a lesson about dreaming big
Includes a lesson around the importance of remaining true to oneself
Education about service & therapy dogs as real-life super heroes
Meet a real therapy or service dog with Q&A*
* I can work with the school or library to bring in a service or therapy dog from an approved provider or can find a local volunteer organization to coordinate a visit. A min. of 30 days notice to schedule a service or therapy dog visit is greatly appreciated.
What To Expect From Me: (Full-Day Program)
Up to three 45 min small-group workshops (1-2 classrooms — up to 35 students per workshop)
OR…two large assemblies (up to 300 students each)
OR…combine a large assembly with a small-group workshop for a custom experience
Optional: “Lunch with the Author” session with a small group of up to 15 selected students and interested teachers (bring lunch & questions for the author)
Book sales & signing: Coordination with school to pre-order books for signing on the day of author visit