Oak Tree Literacy

As a literacy tutor, I value the importance of structured lessons, particularly when it comes to reading. But not all learning needs to be structured to be meaningful. Summer is the perfect time to let your kid's curiosity lead the way. If you want to know more about how to keep your kids learning throughout the summer, follow me.

Summertime doesn't mean your kids aren't learning. They're just learning at a different pace and in less structured ways. Follow me if you want a fresh approach to literacy learning this summer.

This quote reminds me of the invisible growth that happens inside our kids. Research shows that walking through a forest is good for us, not because forests make us grow tall, but because nature feeds our souls. We might not notice the benefits right away, but they are there, taking root inside. The same goes for our kids. We might not notice how our kids benefit from the stories we read to them, the games we play with them, or the conversations we have with them every day, but all of those things take root in our kids and help them grow too.

Did you know that playing games can help kids build the skills they need for reading comprehension? They notice details, make predictions, explain their thinking, hold information in their minds, and connect ideas - all things they need to follow stories and understand what they read in books. Follow if you want more ideas for building comprehension at home.

Can your child read a book, but can't quite understand what's happening? There's many reasons for this, and one reason could be lack of background knowledge. Background knowledge is like a basket full of information that each child has gathered that helps them understand what they're reading. We can fill our kid's basket by doing regular activities every day. If you're wondering how to do this, follow for more!

The little things we do with our kids today matter for their futures. The books we read with them now help them understand the books they will read later. The conversations we have with them now help them build vocabulary they will use later. The experiences we give them now help shape their understanding of what will happen later. Plant seeds now, and watch them grow into strong readers and writers later.