Mary Ayers - Reading Tutor and Mentor

Literacy is more than reading — it’s opportunity.

When a child learns to read confidently, everything changes. Academic success improves. Self-esteem rises. Futures expand.

At Literacy United, we work alongside families to ensure children have the tools they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Because strong readers become strong leaders.

📖 GIVE YOUR CHILD A READING BOOST — FOR FREE!

Join us March 7th for Saturday Bookworms, a fun, family literacy event designed to help children become stronger, more confident readers.

✨ Interactive storytime & games
✨ Simple strategies parents can use at home
✨ Support from literacy specialists
✨ Free lunch and materials

📍 George C. Clarke Elementary
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent attendance required

👉 Register now: https://evite.me/hAAxfGmpaX

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GLTqMBiwv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thanks to The Parenting for this interesting post!

A groundbreaking study from Stanford revealed a simple yet powerful insight: delaying kindergarten by just one year significantly reduces inattention and hyperactivity in children. The reduction was a remarkable seventy-three percent, offering an alternative perspective on managing early behavioral challenges.

What makes this finding striking is that the improvement didn’t come from medication, strict rules, or intensive interventions. It stemmed from giving children extra time to develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills before entering a formal classroom setting. This additional year allows the brain to mature, improving attention control, self-regulation, and executive function.

Early childhood development isn’t uniform—some children benefit from extra time to build focus and coping skills. Parents and educators can consider readiness factors beyond age alone, like emotional resilience, communication skills, and social confidence, to determine the optimal time for school entry.

This research challenges assumptions that early academic pressure is always beneficial. Allowing children the space to grow at their own pace supports long-term focus, learning, and behavioral health.

By understanding the brain’s natural developmental timeline, families can make informed decisions that foster attention, emotional stability, and success, giving children the best start without relying on medication or strict discipline.

To read more anoit this Stanford University study, visit https://cepa.stanford.edu/news/waiting-start-kindergarten-can-be-good-kids-study-says



𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: https://tinyurl.com/2st3wzkr

“Elbow Room is an invitation to move beyond false binaries in literacy debates and to see reading development as dynamic, requiring multiple emphases and areas of expertise in our teachers. The key for educators is knowing what to prioritize — when, and for how long — based on each learner’s strengths and needs.”

https://www.shankerinstitute.org/issues/literacy/elbow-room?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwOWdXtvbWV4A4Yx52NsY2sDhjHgZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4CGNhbGxzaXRlAjI1AAEeSs5TqVEsgANm8BY1uJfM4i5F4ccrholSUNRxPAEcsmPKJDgM3O6IlZb380g_aem__QRadIR1pZWNlD3Ywb4-7w