Teaching Guide to Expand on Valuable Life Lessons of Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog

We are very happy to announce the addition of our Teaching Guide to further expand on our Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog book series.

So how can Frankie help your students?

•successfully overcome challeges
•make positive choices
•be more compassionate
•understand the meaning and rewards of giving back

Our guide is designed for grades 2-5, though many of the activities can be tweaked to include younger or older students, as well.

To further enhance Frankie's lessons in a way that will have your students remembering Frankie for a long time to come, we suggest a visit with her in-person or via Skype. Frankie, our little Ambassador of Inspiration has proven in past visits to leave an everlasting, positive impact on students of all ages.

It is our hope and dream that Frankie's valuable life lessons will positively impact children around the world and instill in them that they can be the best they can be no matter what obstacles they face in life.

Get your copy of our free downloadable Teaching Guide now!

For more information on planning an in-person or Skype visit with Frankie please visit our website for free downlable e-books on planning a visit.

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love

I'm head over heels in love with Oogy and his inspirational spirit!  Oogy, I think you just ROCK!  My mom is going to read your book to me when it comes out in October.  Arf-a-roo!

Lemon the Duck Needs Our Help!

Thank you, Dr. Kim Bloomer of Animal Talk Naturally for posting Lemon and Laura's dire dilema. We have sent a letter off to Dr. Lusi with our thoughts and asking her to please reconsider. Now we ask that you, our readers help in the campaign and ask if you could please take a moment and send a letter to Dr. Lusi to ask that Lemon the Duck please remain in the classroom. He is truly doing a remarkable job and this would be such a shame if he was not allowed to continue his inspiring work.


From Laura, Mom to Lemon the Duck:

Dear Friends,

Recently I have been informed that Dr. Lusi, Superintendent of Portsmouth Schools, will no longer allow Lemon the Duck to be in my classroom. I am requesting your help in letting Dr. Lusi know how important Lemon has been to the children, the school, and their community. As you may already know, Lemon was hatched at Hathaway School in 2006 during a science project approved by the school department.

Because Lemon was born with a neurological disability I adopted her and she became a member of our class. She has also become a Professional Pet Assisted Therapy animal and has gone on to inspire many disabled children by her presence when visiting their classrooms and homes. Not only that she has helped children to understand handicapped individuals and how they can help them.

This year in my classroom, Lemon was awarded a Special Education Recognition Award from the Newport County Regional Special Education Advisory Committee. I think the Portsmouth School Department may not be aware of the value of Lemon’s full inclusion in the classroom and the school and I hope that you can apprise them of her contribution. Dr. Lusi is aware that Lemon’s message is valuable but may not be aware of the positive effects Lemon has had socially and emotionally to the students and may have in the future and for this reason I will be meeting with Dr. Lusi next week.

I encourage you to support me in this effort by writing a letter to Dr. Lusi. Her mailing address is: Dr. Lusi, Superintendent of Schools, Administration Building, 29 Middle Rd., Portsmouth, RI, 02871. She can also be reached by e-mail at lusis@portsmouthschoolsri.org. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Laura and Lemon

Happy Birthday to Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog!