Google The Reading Dog

When Google was in the room, remarkable things happened. He motivated the unmotivated. He inspired those who didn’t want to try to have a go. He gave confidence to the quiet, shy and lonely. He calmed the angry.For eight years Golden Retriever Google accompanied his best friend, Sandy Childs, when she worked inschools. Google’s patient, gentle and loving nature proved an inspiration in helping children who werereluctant readers, writers and learners, many of whom had additional learning needs and emotionalissues, to find joy in learning. Google’s message was simple but powerful: I can read and so can you.Inspiring, educational and deeply moving, Google The Reading Dog demonstrates how the love ofa dog can enhance a young person’s motivation and confidence to learn. With contributions fromeducators and the students themselves, it illustrates the many ways in which Google contributedto lessons across the curriculum and provides guidance for other educators who might want toexplore this unique teaching pathway.