Once you learn to read, you’ll be forever free
Reading with comprehension is the foundation of academic achievement, yet many children have reading difficulties. For South Africans, the PIRLS study was an unsettling wake-up call. Developmental specialist Dr. Melodie de Jager explains why the brain and the body must be ready to learn to read, and how the force of gravity is involved. She introduces a ground-breaking reading readiness programme based on neuroscience, ticking all the boxes to prepare children to learn to read – and, in time, become fully literate.
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Dr. Melodie de Jager
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In episode 19 of the weekly series Calm, Clear & Helpful, Melodie explains
how South Africa rates in terms of the Progressive International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)
how being unable to read with comprehension affects children emotionally, socially and in terms of work prospects
why reading is “not natural”
the role of the senses, muscles and vestibular system in learning to read successfully
the influence of gravity on reading in physical, emotional and cognitive terms
how parents will know whether their child has a healthy relationship with gravity
how reading others’ faces, the environment and making scribbles precede reading readiness
the way the Mind Moves® Institute, founded by Melodie, approaches biomimicry and reading readiness
how the Mind Moves® Institute Reading Readiness programme dovetails with the way in which the brain remembers
Melodie’s three best tips for being a life-long learner.
“Once you learn to read, you’ll be forever free” is a quote by Frederick Douglas.
Additional information:
Pre-reading building blocks and a questionnaire to help you ascertain if your learner is ready for reading:
https://www.mindmoves.co.za/2021/05/19/pre-reading-and-spelling-skills/
More information about the Mind Moves® Institute Reading Readiness programme:
https://www.mindmoves.co.za/2021/04/15/reading-readiness-programme/
Two Mind Moves which can assist your child with reading readiness and reading:
Therapeutic Mind Moves: Rise & Shine and Antennae Adjuster
Google “mind moves rise and shine” to find a YouTube video where Melodie demonstrates this process. When you press ‘play’, you’ll see the description below the video.
Google “mind moves antennae adjuster” to find a YouTube video where Melodie demonstrates this process. When you press ‘play’, you’ll see the description below the video.
Listen to Melodie’s findings on the influence of gravity on children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of the Mind Dynamix “operating manual” for your or your child’s one-of-a-kind brain, you’ll find Melodie’s explanation here.
Melodie discusses the current reality of teachers, specifically those in the foundation phase.
Have you heard about Melodie’s blog on pregnancy and birth that combines a gripping story with sound scientific principles?
Melodie explains how you can find out if your (or your loved one’s) primary sense is visual, auditory, or kinaesthetic.
Your love relationship: optimise your sensory fit by doing the detective work that Melodie recommends.
Lees hoekom babas moet kruip en hoe om dit aan te moedig.
Contact details
Dr. Melodie de Jager, developmental specialist, author and keynote speaker from Johannesburg, is the founder of the BabyGym and Mind Moves Institutes.
melodiedj@worlonline.co.za
Tel. 011 888 5434
44 7th Street, Linden, Johannesburg
Websites:
www.mindmoves.co.za – www.schoolreadiness.co.za – www.mindynamix.com - www.seniormindmoves.co.za
Facebook:
BabyGym Institute International
Books written by Melodie:
Available at www.mindmoves.co.za/shop/
Op soek na meer besonderhede oor Melodie se werk? Kry dit hier.
The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.
Podcast music: Mart-Marie Snyman
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Photograph of Dr. Melodie de Jager and Mind Moves graphics: supplied