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Classroom read-aloud

Daisy comes to your classroom for a story and a conversation your students will talk about all year.

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Illustration of Daisy on a classroom rug while a teacher reads a book to children

At a glance

Audience
One class, K to 5
Group size
Up to about 30 students
Length
30 minutes per class
Setting
Your classroom or library corner
Rotations
Several classrooms back to back in one morning
Cost
Usually free in Tampa Bay

What happens

  1. 1

    3 min

    Here Comes Daisy sing-along: the theme song warm-up rally that opens the visit.

  2. 2

    5 min

    Daisy settles in and students learn the calm, kind way to greet a therapy dog.

  3. 3

    15 min

    Read-aloud of the Daisy book you choose.

  4. 4

    10 min

    Students ask Daisy and her family their questions.

What they take away

  • Builds listening and comprehension around a shared story.
  • Students practice asking thoughtful questions.
  • Opens a class conversation about kindness, feelings or being different, based on the book you pick.

The book

Your choice of Daisy book

Pick the title that matches your current unit: being different, big feelings, swimming and science, or weathering a storm.

See all Daisy books

Questions kids always ask Daisy

  • What happened to her leg?
  • Does it hurt?
  • How does she run and swim?
  • What is her favorite treat?
  • Can she still play fetch?

Watch before your visit

Share these with your class or guests ahead of time. Get the Here Comes Daisy lyrics

Here Comes Daisy: Sing-Along Video

Daisy's theme song and the warm-up rally that opens every school visit.

Daisy at School

ABC Positively Tampa Bay visits Daisy at school.

What you provide

  • A clear spot on the carpet or floor for Daisy
  • The teacher in the room for the visit
  • A heads-up about any allergies or dog fears

Add this to your visit

Illustration of Daisy beside children drawing at a classroom tableAdd-on or standalone

Learn to Draw Daisy draw-along

A guided, step-by-step drawing session. Every child leaves with their own Daisy, three legs and all.

See the details

Questions about this visit

Can Daisy visit more than one classroom?

Yes. We can rotate through several classes in one morning, about 30 minutes each, with short breaks for Daisy.

Which book should we choose?

Tell us your current theme in the request form and we will suggest the best fit.

More answers on the main visit page.

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