Tina Cowley Reading Centres Cape Region

This week, we celebrated Literacy Day.

Your Words Have Power!✍️
Every poem starts with a single word.
Every line is a chance to share your thoughts, dreams, and imagination.

This Literacy Day, we challenge YOU to write a poem — about reading, about dreams, or about the magic of words.

There’s no right or wrong — just your voice, your story, your poem.
Believe in yourself, and let your words shine!

Poem Starters...

1) When I open a book, I see…
2) Words are like magic because…
3) If I could jump into a story, I would…
4) My dreams are as big as…
5) A poem is like a rainbow, it…
6) I believe in myself because…

📚 Quality reading support is closer than you think!

With centres across South Africa and Namibia, your child’s breakthrough is just around the corner.

✅ Enquire now and see the difference!

With winter behind us, it’s the perfect time to spark curiosity, embrace learning, and celebrate new achievements this coming month!



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Is your child facing challenges at school? Watch closely for these 8 signs that may indicate they are struggling with reading or school performance:

1) difficulty distinguishing foreground from background,
2) problems with laterality,
3) right-brain dominance,
4) exceptional mathematical skills,
5) frequently switching words in spoken language,
6) poor handwriting,
7) above-average intelligence, and
8) low self-image

This gentle, supportive guide is designed especially for parents who want to understand and help their child thrive academically and emotionally. Share this important message with other parents to raise awareness early!