​Should Students Be Allowed to Have a Therapy Animal?
By Yaksha, Year 5, Perth (Australia)
Do you want a therapy animal that you can play with and cuddle? Well, I strongly believe that students should be allowed to have therapy animals. Here are some reasons why therapy animals can benefit students. Therapy animals bring positivity and happiness to the classroom. They motivate students to come to school every day, feeling energetic and joyful. These animals provide mental and academic benefits in a positive and fun way.
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Did you know animals increase happiness and positivity with their joyful and energetic presence? Dr. Brown believes that having a therapy animal can make the classroom more vibrant, and studies have shown that therapy animals boost happiness and positivity in classrooms by more than 55%. Therapy animals, such as dogs and cats, can exuberantly jump around the classroom, surprising students with clever, often hilarious antics. Their joyful and jubilant faces bring smiles to many children.
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Therapy animals make students eager to come to school each day, filled with energy and excitement. Imagine arriving at school and being greeted by a therapy animal running toward you with a happy face, delighting you and your classmates. How nice would that be? Doesn’t their adorable face make you want to stay and play with them all day? That would definitely convince you to look forward to going to school every day! I suggest you get a therapy animal now.
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Last but not least, can you believe that having a therapy animal can improve your grades by 30%? It's unbelievable, but true! Therapy animals help students relax and focus on their studies without distractions. Experts agree that having a therapy animal is one of the best natural ways to boost academic performance. Therapy animals help you focus by curling up on your lap, offering comfort. Many therapy animals can sense their owner’s emotions and motivate them with a calm and reassuring presence.
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In conclusion, I strongly agree that every student should be allowed to have a therapy animal. They bring extreme positivity and good vibes to the classroom, make students eager to come to school, and even help boost academic performance. Therapy animals could be a wonderful addition to every student's school experience!
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