EDUCAST RAIZ – Episode 2 – Why Is Climbing Trees Important for Reading and Writing?

EDUCAST RAIZ: Climbing Trees and Literacy

In the second episode of the Raiz podcast, we bring an unexpected question:
Does climbing trees help children learn how to read?

Believe it or not — yes, it does!
Did you know that the simple act of climbing a tree is one of the best ways to prepare your child’s brain for reading fluency and writing skills?

Our psychologist Joaquim and psychomotricist Joana explain how movement and balance play a fundamental role in cognitive development and abstraction.

 [LISTEN NOW to Educast – Episode 2]

Educast Raiz is hosted by Joaquim Vitor (Director of Escola Raiz, Psychologist and Psychotherapist) and Joana Lima (HighScope Model Supervisor at Escola Raiz and Psychomotricist).

Join us on this journey where school and family work together so that children can learn through play.
And remember: making mistakes is part of the plan!