Every teacher, parent and therapist needs a pet and Cloe and Dot are the softest, most huggable pets around! Designed by a student, these weighted animals are perfect for handing to the child who has difficulty sitting still, or focusing at circle time, story time or during stressful transitions. Cloe and Dot loved to be held, but also sit quietly on a lap to provide calming deep pressure input. So put your Teacher’s Pet to work with these great ideas.
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Features:
For children with a hard time sitting still and emerging readers
Every teacher, parent and therapist needs a pet Cloe and Dot are no ordinary pets, Baby Cloe (5lbs) and Baby Dot (4lbs) are now available and are ready to be held
Product Use:
1. Have the child hold and stroke one of the Teacher’s Pet during circle time or story time. The weight of the pets along with rhythmic stroking may help decrease stress and promote a calming effect on the child’s sensory system.
2. During seat work activities, drape one of the Teacher’s Pets over the student’s lap while working. Great for keeping the wiggles under control!
3. During transitions, such as out in the hall, from bus to classroom, in the car, or anytime a change of activities occur, use Cloe or Dot as the transition helper. Have the child hold and stroke the pet. They also go great in a backpack for that just right weighted deep pressure input.
4. The Teacher’s Pet makes a great listener for emergent readers. Just have Cloe or Dot sit on the child’s lap while reading. They don’t ever correct and will listen patiently!
5. Use one or both of the Teacher’s Pets as a bedtime companion. They snuggle up nicely and provide deep pressure input to make bedtime transitions a breeze
Customer Comments:
"Dot is very well made, nice and heavy...but not too heavy, and the dog is quite cute. One of my students is always "chosen" to hold this during all group times and it helps him sit still and pay attention. An answer to a prayer, for sure."
"I purchased Dot for my granddaughter at her teacher's request and it has done wonders for her in the classroom she uses it daily and loves her dog. Thank you so much I never knew things like this existed until I looked I would recommend it if they have any children that are fidgety and can't sit still but they try this or any of the other ones that are available"
"I purchased two Cloe dogs for my preschool inclusion class, which has many children with autism enrolled, and all the children love these dogs. Cloe is weighted just right and her long body helps the children to hold her more thoughtfully. She really helps children sit more patiently through circle time and table top activities. Cloe is very sturdy and has held up well through many loving preschooler hands. I am purchasing more for my other classrooms."
"I got my daughter the weighted dog- she has named the dog Sophia. Sophia goes everywhere with us. She loves having her in the car, and sits her on her lap when she is testing at school. We couldn't have asked for a better weighted animal!"