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SUMMER VOLUNTEER DAYS | |||
DATE | TIME | DUTIES | # of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
July 19 | 9-3 | Printing communication pieces | 3 |
July 20 | 9-3 | Printing, stamping envelopes, cutting reminder notes | 10 |
July 21 | 9-3 | Printing, stamping envelopes, cutting reminder notes | 10 |
August 4 | 9 -3 | Stuffing envelopes | 10 |
August 5 | 9-3 | Stuffing envelopes | 10 |
August 6 | 9-3 | Cut ID tags, cutting string | 10 |
August 9 | 9-3 | Cut ID tags, cutting string | 10 |
August 10 | 9-3 | Cut ID tags, cutting string, tagging stuffed animals | 10 |
August 11 | 9-3 | Tagging stuffed animals | 10 |
August 12 | 9-3 | Tagging stuffed animals | 10 |
August 13 | 9-4 | Tagging stuffed animals | 10 |
**If you are interested in volunteering any of the above dates, please contact Amanda at Amanda@twobytwoeducation.org to confirm your reservation.**
If you have any questions please call our office at 563.513.0059
KWWL News Broadcast
Two-by-Two: Stuffed dogs and cats help build character
Posted: Apr 13, 2010 6:01 PM CDT
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DUBUQUE (KWWL) -- Owning a pet requires a lot of work and caring. In the Tri-states, a unique program called Two-by-Two helps kids learn how to be responsible, caring and respectful by being pet owners.
On Tuesday, Eisenhower second-graders received their new "pets" (stuffed dogs and cats). They are learning about character during a five-week program.
The one-of-a kind curriculum is the idea of Kristin Woodward, a former teacher who wanted to help kids improve character.
"I wanted so desperately to make sure our kids grow up with good morals and values, but I also had this other passion, which was animals. I knew how much animals had taught my family and myself and I thought what a great idea to combine the two," Woodward said.
The kids become "foster owners" for the dogs and cats for five weeks, and they can become permanent owners by completing assignments. They learn to be respectful, responsible and kind - not only to their pets, but other people and the environment.
"We hope those values and the things that they're learning today will carry into their real life," Woodward said.
Two-by-Two is non-profit; schools get the program for free with donations, grants, and sponsorships.
"I was really impressed with how they bond with the animals and how their imagination is captured by being invested with the ownership of the animal," Dr. Mary Lynn Neumeister, a Dubuque Veterinarian and sponsor, said after visiting the class.
The kids get homework in many categories: Writing, reading, and math They also show they're keeping their pets safe and happy with a journal.
"They seem to start understanding what empathy is because they can learn that through an animal. Being empathetic, thinking about their feelings, putting their feet in their paws," Woodward said.
The program is in all Dubuque public and parochial schools; It's also in various districts in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Two-by-Two is working on expanding the program. Just recently, the organization trained teachers in New York.
If you'd like to know more about Two-by-Two, click here for their Web site. You can also call 563-513-0059.
Online Reporter: Jamie Grey
Thank you DRA!
We thank the Dubuque Racing Association and Mystique Casino for there generous grant for $4,945.50. Grant monies will be utilized in our primary Character and Humane Education Program during the 2010-2011 school year.
Jazz It Off!
Thank you to all of our Jazzy donors!
Jazzercise of Dubuque helped Two by Two raise $1,000 for classroom materials.