Whole Child | T-Read

Life is a log ride. You will flow gently along the flume, culminate, and plunge at full speed into a body of water. And it's gonna be one hell of a ride for those who are well prepared at the onset. ~T-Read

A complete picture of a child’s development not only includes language and literacy competence, and math and science understanding, but it also includes their physical well-being, creativity, and social–emotional development. The Whole-Child approach nurtures all areas of children’s development in raising confident, curious, and well-rounded children.

On the other hand, researchers found 2x the growth on the part of the brain associated with learning, memory, and regulating emotions—in children whose mothers supported and nurtured them during the pre-school years. These are “sensitive periods” when the brain responds more to maternal support than when the children get older.

Joan L. Luby, M.D., (2016) Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growth.

These studies suggest that the pre-school years provide a unique opportunity to incorporate the whole-child approach to ensure that children have the best chance of reaching their fullest potential. Sharing lots of different genres of books help children build a wide base of background knowledge, which is vital for them to begin school with boosted confidence.

3 out of 4 teachers say anxiety and lack of confidence hinder learning¹

more words exposed in children’s books than regular conversation or TV²

Creating a steady stream of new,
age-appropriate books has been shown to nearly triple interest in reading within months³

The Harris Poll (2019). Confidence in Learning Poll.
According to research at the University of California, Berkeley.
Harris, L. (2003). An assessment of the impact of First Book’s Northeast Program.