Reading to Rescues
Reading to Rescues
Come read to shelter pets at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua!
Sunday, June 8th
11am – 12:30pm
Humane Society of Greater Nashua
24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH
Registration and More Information Here
Come read to shelter pets at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes at 12PM on Friday, June 6th
Youths ages 4-13 (accompanied by a parent/guardian) are invited to participate in a reading session at the shelter where they will receive a “Certificate of Compassion” and a goodie bag!
This on-site education program offered by HSFN benefits readers and rescues by providing socialization for the shelter pets and reading practice for kids in front of a non-judgmental audience. Readers may bring their books from home, or borrow one from the shelter’s lending library.
Four 30-minute sessions are available between 11 am- 1 pm. 5 slots are available each session. Please book a separate slot within your timeframe for EACH CHILD who will be in attendance from your family. A parent or guardian must be present and engaged with their children during the session. One adult may bring up to 3 readers. Space is limited and there are many interested readers, so only one session is allowed per child. Please note: For safety reasons, there will be NO direct contact with the animals. Readers will engage with the pets from a safe distance without hands-on contact.
Benefits for the Readers:
– Builds literacy skills
– Strengthens confidence in reading out loud in a safe environment
– Develops a stronger vocabulary
– Increases attention span
– Promotes empathy and compassion
Benefits for the Shelter Pets:
– Introduction to children in a safe, controlled environment
– Exposure to multiple people and situations
– Builds trust in humans
– Attention and love!