PinnedDr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorinSpread the RippleA Secret to Your Child’s Success in School and Life No One Is Talking AboutChildren’s huge need for furry friends as teaching assistants·5 min read·Feb 26, 2024--3--3
PinnedDr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorCan 2024 be better than 2023?·2 min read·Dec 30, 2023----
PinnedDr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorThe new is not always new!1 min read·Sep 17, 2023----
Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorTherapy dogs and treasure huntsWhat a fabulous day today in school. We had such an incredible time doing a new math activity with two wonderful children whose math…·2 min read·Apr 26, 2024----
Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorThe Ripple Effect of Including Therapy Animals in EducationEvery time I come with Carmel to the little group of children who learn math with their amazing teacher, I hear many stories from them and…·2 min read·Mar 29, 2024--1--1
Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorThe magic of innovative dog therapyAs this school year is coming to the end, I have to reflect on the math activities Lucinda, Carmel, and I have been doing in the second…2 min read·Jun 11, 2023----
Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs Innovator“We like to learn math now!”: The power of innovation in dog therapyFor the last several months, Lucinda and I have incorporated dog therapy in her little math group of children who struggle with math. The…2 min read·Mar 4, 2023----
Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorThe Quest ContinuesLast year as a therapy dog team we were so successful in the second grade. Together with the wonderful second grade teacher, and thanks to…2 min read·Oct 18, 2022--1--1
Dr. Barbara Vokatis | Therapy Dogs InnovatorNext Level ReadingIn my last blog, I described how incorporating our dog therapy into the topic of visualization created a more engaging learning climate for…2 min read·Apr 9, 2022----