Therapist dog in preschool
At the preschool, we get a visit to the therapy dog heart. The children learn how to behave against an animal, how to clap while learning more about the dog's needs and behaviors. By meeting a dog continuously, research shows that children's self-esteem and self-esteem increase as they feel safe with the dog, they feel acceptance with the dog and the compassion of others increases by taking care of the dog. Coincidence with the dog also stimulates the sensation, motions and motility of the fingers, arms and hands while the interaction with the dog increases the motivation for active and focused learning.
Children who, for various reasons, need extra support and help showing concentration difficulties and / or socio-emotional difficulty can experience safety and being seen through contact with animals.
The animals stimulate children's empathetic ability and an experience in other people's situations.
Empathy implies helpfulness, care and sense of responsibility.
It is also about having an ethical approach to humans and animals.
With animals close to the environment, it creates a calm and safe atmosphere in preschool.