A book-crazy young mum on a sabbatical from work had time on her hands, a dream to try something different and the most exciting picture story books ever tumbling out of her closets. Little known to anyone, a magical transformation was about to happen. Fast forward a few weeks and super-energetic kids from the neighbourhood were spending hours in her home, rapt in stories or turning endless pictur
e book pages with wonder. The leap in their vocabulary and imagination was astounding. Mothers clamoured for a structured program... and the idea for a unique educational start-up was born…
Little Readers' Nook, offering 3 year-long programs - BOOKS MADE FUN for ages 2-3, READ-ISCOVER for ages 3-7 and WORDS AND BEYOND for ages 7-10. Each program is conducted through a one-hour weekly session and focuses on developing a love for books, language skills (communication, comprehension, vocabulary), thinking skills and socio-emotional skills in children. Group sizes are small, typically 6-10 children. Hallmarks:
- Exposure to world-class children’s literature
- The power of emotive storytelling
- Strong visual imagery
- Multi-sensory hands-on story-based creative play
- Mindful reading and equally stimulating post-reading discussions
