Literacy Development

Here are some examples of how we nurture Literacy Development at Club Tora.

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We create a love for stories.

• We read aloud regularly, choosing engaging books with vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate themes.

• We pause for dramatic effect and encourage questions and discussions about the story.

 

We turn playtime into story time.

• We turn everyday moments into storytelling opportunities. We narrate our activities, describe objects, and create imaginary scenarios.

• We provide open-ended play materials like blocks, dolls, and puppets to encourage children to invent their own stories.

• We act out stories together, taking turns playing different characters.

 

We foster a print-rich environment.

• We surround them with books, printed materials, clip boards, paper and pencils.

• Our cozy reading center has cushioned seating and good lighting.

• We let them "read" along, even if it's just pointing at pictures and making sounds.

• We have an audio center for independent reading with books, CDs and tapes. 

 

We turn words into play.

• We play rhyming games and sing silly songs to explore sounds and word patterns.

• We encourage them to draw pictures and label them, connecting words to visuals in our writing journals.

 

We celebrate their efforts.​

• We focus on progress, not perfection, and encourage them to keep trying.

• We make literacy a joyful experience, filled with laughter, wonder, and endless possibilities.

 

Literary development is a gradual process. These activities create a nurturing environment where children can develop a lifelong love of reading, writing, and storytelling.