
Animal Connection and Its Effect on Student Learning and Growth
A quick YouTube search will turn up countless adorable videos of dogs, cats, and other animals of all shapes and sizes having interactions with children that are equal parts interesting, funny, and adorable. However, in recent years there has been an increase in interest regarding the child and animal relationship among the science and education communities. More and more educators and researchers are beginning to examine this wonderful phenomenon with the view of how this connection could benefit