Creating a lifelong for Reading!

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Notice

Head Office will be closed from 29 June 2022 until 11 July 2022. Lessons for term 3 start on 19 July!

You are welcome to send a WhatsApp to 072 450 3443 or email us at enquiries@littlereaders.co.za and we will respond on 11 July 2022

Creating a lifelong for Reading!
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Educational Reasons

Reading opens the door to your child's early academic success, imparts a love of learning and leads to higher grades in every subject. Numerous studies have shown that strong oral language skills are the basis for literacy development. When children learn to read at an early age, they have greater general knowledge, expand their vocabulary and become more fluent readers.

They also have improved attention spans & better concentration.

Psychological Reasons

A child who learns to read joyfully at home or in an individualised environment, at an early age, grows in self-confidence & independence. Reading promotes greater maturity, increases discipline and lays the basis for moral literacy. It sparks curiosity about people, places and things and also satisfies the child's curiosity by providing explanations of how things work. It exposes the child to a range of problem-solving techniques. In addition, early reading ignites the child's creativity & imagination.

Neurological Reasons

Reading helps to develop a young child's brain. In the first six years, children learn at a much faster pace than at any other time in their lives. Vital connections in the brain are made very early in life. When a child is taught to read, the process of learning has a profound influence on the entire functioning & development of the brain. You can play a critical role by helping your children master early reading skills, but more importantly, instilling a love of reading and learning.

Social Reasons

Even at a young age, children have social awareness. They know who is more popular. They can tell who can do what. In some schools they may even be asked to help other children, who may still be struggling with basic letter recognition.
Early readers have the opportunity to relate to their peers on a more
confident, competent level as reading improves self-confidence resulting in
better self-image as well.

Linguistic Reasons

Children who can read independently and early have more opportunities to encounter
the written word. The sooner children learn how to read, the more books, knowledge, and ideas they will be exposed to. The result? Improved linguistic skills in the form of a richer vocabulary, correct grammar, improved writing, better spelling and more articulate oral communication. Such children have the opportunity to develop a wider vocabulary to describe their knowledge, observations and experiences.

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Educational Reasons

Reading opens the door to your child's early academic success, imparts a love of learning and leads to higher grades in every subject. Numerous studies have shown that strong oral language skills are the basis for literacy development. When children learn to read at an early age, they have greater general knowledge, expand their vocabulary and become more fluent readers.

They also have improved attention spans & better concentration.

Psychological Reasons

A child who learns to read joyfully at home or in an individualised environment, at an early age, grows in self-confidence & independence. Reading promotes greater maturity, increases discipline and lays the basis for moral literacy. It sparks curiosity about people, places and things and also satisfies the child's curiosity by providing explanations of how things work. It exposes the child to a range of problem-solving techniques. In addition, early reading ignites the child's creativity & imagination.

Neurological Reasons

Reading helps to develop a young child's brain. In the first six years, children learn at a much faster pace than at any other time in their lives. Vital connections in the brain are made very early in life. When a child is taught to read, the process of learning has a profound influence on the entire functioning & development of the brain. You can play a critical role by helping your children master early reading skills, but more importantly, instilling a love of reading and learning.

Social Reasons

Even at a young age, children have social awareness. They know who is more popular. They can tell who can do what. In some schools they may even be asked to help other children, who may still be struggling with basic letter recognition.
Early readers have the opportunity to relate to their peers on a more
confident, competent level as reading improves self-confidence resulting in
better self-image as well.

Linguistic Reasons

Children who can read independently and early have more opportunities to encounter
the written word. The sooner children learn how to read, the more books, knowledge, and ideas they will be exposed to. The result? Improved linguistic skills in the form of a richer vocabulary, correct grammar, improved writing, better spelling and more articulate oral communication. Such children have the opportunity to develop a wider vocabulary to describe their knowledge, observations and experiences.

For more information on our exciting reading phases

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• Letter knowledge
• Phonological Awareness
• Reading Readiness
• Listening Comprehension
• Learning Sounds
• Fast Recognition

more info for 3-6 years
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• Phonological processes in place
• Sounding out words
• Enjoy reading short stories
• Enhance the reading process

more info for 4-6 years
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lettergetters hp logo

• Letter knowledge
• Phonological Awareness
• Reading Readiness
• Listening Comprehension
• Learning Sounds
• Fast Recognition

more info for 3-6 years
kids2
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• Phonological processes in place
• Sounding out words
• Enjoy reading short stories
• Enhance the reading process

more info for 4-6 years
kids3
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• Overcoming reading difficulties in grade 1-3
• Creating a stress free environment for reading
• Academic advantage through extra reading

more info for 6-9 years
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• Creating a lifelong reader
• Recommended books
• Creative rewards to encourage extra reading

more info for 7-13 years
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• Overcoming reading difficulties in grade 1-3
• Creating a stress free environment for reading
• Academic advantage through extra reading

more info for 6-9 years
kids5
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• Creating a lifelong reader
• Recommended books
• Creative rewards to encourage extra reading

more info for 7-13 years
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• Basic sounds and phonics FAL
• Enjoying short stories
• Introducing Library Challenge FAL
• Developing confidence in the FAL

more info for 6-13 years
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• Basic sounds and phonics FAL
• Enjoying short stories
• Introducing Library Challenge FAL
• Developing confidence in the FAL

more info for 6-13 years

Snapshot of how important books & stories are for children

Sitting down with a BOOK

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    Stimulates imagination & play

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    Exposes children to a wide range of language & vocabulary

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    Provides quietness & calmness in their busy lives

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    Provokes curiosity and discussion

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    Develops literacy skills & language

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    Fills a child's mind with knowledge

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General Information

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    30 minute classes, once a week

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    Parent involvement: 3 minutes play a day / 10-15 minutes read a day

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    Local Centres nearby or mobile centres visit the pre- and primary schools

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    10 classes per term, one class per week. Classes twice a week also an option for primary school readers

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    3/4 children per class

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    Trained Tutors with experience