HEALTHY HOMEMADE DOG TREATS This is a book I truly enjoy. When we make homemade treats for our dogs, we can save money and create healthy snacks to use for activities, play, and cozy moments together.Ā Inside the Clubhouse, you can join us in making something tasty for your dog from this book. š¾ā We select […]
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Finger Knitting = Calm Hands & Moments TogetherĀ Finger knitting is a simple and meaningful activity ā both for children and for dogs. For children, the slow and repetitive movements support fine motor skills, focus, and emotional regulation. The rhythm of working with yarn helps the body settle and creates a natural sense of calm.
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Free Dyslexia Resources from Dyslexia Academy Are you supporting a child or student with dyslexia?The Dyslexia Academy offers a wide selection of free, high-quality resources designed to make learning more accessible, structured, and empowering for children with dyslexia and related learning differences. Among the free downloads, youāll find printable classroom tools, memory aids, and practical
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If you enjoy training your dog at home and learning together with us in the My Schooldog Clubhouse, there are several practical and easy-to-use tools that can support your training journey at home.Take a look at the apps below. If you decide to try one, weād love to hear what you think so others can
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Dogs and Reading Support In recent years, dogs have increasingly been included as support for children who need help developing language, communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills. Research suggests that dogs may contribute positively in two main ways: through their presence alone, and through more structured, goal-oriented activities in educational or therapeutic contexts. Importantly,
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IDog-assisted interventions have increasingly been explored as involving dogs as supportive companions for children who need opportunities to practise language, social communication, and interaction skills. Rather than replacing educational or therapeutic instruction, dogs are typically included to help create emotionally safe, motivating, and socially meaningful contexts for practice. Below is a structured overview of three
Research overview Interest in the role of dogs as supportive companions in educational and developmental contexts has increased over recent decades. In particular, dog-assisted activities have been explored as a way to support children who need opportunities to practise reading skills, communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction. Rather than being viewed as instructional tools, dogs
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LEARNING DIFFERENCES Dogs as Support for Neurodivergent Children Modern society and traditional school systems are often structured to meet the needs of the majority. For neurodivergent childrenāthose with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, language disorders, or similar challengesāthis can result in daily feelings of exclusion, misunderstanding, or frustration. Yet, when given the right environment and support, these
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LEARNING AIDS Widgit Visual Support for All Learners Why We Use Widgit At My Schooldog, we are proud to use Widgit InPrint 4 to create our language games, communication tools, and visual supports for children. Widgit symbols help us structure the day for children and provide visual clarity in everything from classroom activities to dog-related
LEARNING AIDS Dogs Can Support Learning Dogs possess remarkable qualities that can support childrenās learning in various ways. For many children, especially those who struggle in traditional classroom settings, a calm and well-trained dog can provide a sense of safety and emotional support. This can help reduce stress and restlessness while promoting focus and motivation.
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