Your child is a natural learner with a unique learning style and a unique set of interests.

Research shows a highly effective way to raise confident readers and skillful writers is with an individualized approach.

That’s why Literacy Playground offers customized, screen-free, reading and writing programs for your kids (K-5).

Your kids can make steady progress, have a greater sense of belonging AND you can feel supported as their parent.

“Katherine read 4 books with me tonight, I’m blown away by the change in her confidence! She’s actually said reading is her favorite thing to do! 😍 Thank you so much!” - Meghan, Katherine’s mom

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The first book I remember being read to was “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”

Our first grade librarian, an older British woman named Mrs. Boxwood read it to us during library time. Going to the library once a week was a routine for our class. It felt pretty standard at the time, and I’ve never been more thankful as I look back.

There are many benefits to reading and writing routines and rituals, here are a literary specialist and mom’s top 5.

 5 Benefits of Starting Reading and Writing Rituals With Your Kids:

#1. You impact your child’s mental health and well being.

Research shows that predictable routines and rituals benefit children’s mental health. Is there anything more important than that?

The studies also show that millennials in America are doing less cultural and religious routines at home with our kids than our parents did with us. 

Rituals create core memories, provide structure and spread joy.

#2. You increase bonding with your child.

I know you want to be INTENTIONAL with the time you spend with your kids. You want to be PRESENT. That’s exactly what a reading and writing ritual does.

Every evening, my husband puts six of my toddler’s favorite books on his bed. We get cozy under the comforter and I read the books with him one by one. He pipes in when he knows what word is coming up next. When we’re done with all six, he usually requests an encore, “More please!” I read one more book, and then it’s time to switch the lights off.

While I don’t always look forward to reading with my toddler, I never regret it. (Kind of like a workout.) It’s the time of day I’m the MOST present with him. No distractions, which is critical to the parent/child relationship.

#3. Book ownership motivates kids to read more.

A special book buying tradition for your family can get your kids excited about reading!

Kids who own books are SIX times more likely to read above the level expected for their age and three times more likely to enjoy reading, according to The Scottish Book Trust.

Gifting books is amazing, but involving your kids in the selection process can be such a fun way to make them care about the books on their shelves.

#4. You boost foundational writing skills.

“Are they teaching kids to write anymore?!” If I had a dollar for every time a mom has said that to me…

Many children get through ALL of grade school without actually mastering the fundamentals of writing. Establishing a writing ritual as a family now means raising kids who can communicate effectively. Salesgirls, we know how important communicating clearly is.

 #5. You can nurture a lifelong love for learning.

Reading and writing are the first skills kids learn at school. Taking responsibility for showing your kids how enjoyable reading and writing can be means setting them up for success as students.

Best case scenario: Reading and writing rituals are exactly the reason why your kids become lifelong learners.

When reading and writing together becomes something to look forward to, you start bonding with your kids through good books and journals.