Parent Workshop: Raising a Reader

What’s one of the most powerful gifts you can give your child? A love of reading.

In our latest parent workshop, we dive into practical, research-informed ways to nurture literacy from the very beginning. Whether your child is a baby, a toddler, or already reading independently, this session will help you foster a joyful, lasting relationship with books.

Watch the full workshop here

This video is packed with Montessori-inspired strategies—but you don’t need to be a Montessori parent to benefit! We welcome all parents and caregivers who want to support their child’s reading journey in an intentional, meaningful way.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create a print-rich home environment

• Simple daily habits that build literacy naturally

• The importance of reading aloud—and how to do it well

• Tips for choosing developmentally appropriate books

• Ways to spark curiosity and make reading a delight, not a chore

From board books to chapter books, this workshop empowers families to raise confident, curious, and enthusiastic readers—starting right where you are, with what you have.

At Waterfront Academy, literacy is woven into everything we do, rooted in the Montessori philosophy and supported by our dual-language environment. We believe reading is not just an academic skill—it’s a doorway to empathy, imagination, and lifelong learning.

What’s your child’s favorite book right now? Let us know in the comments under the video—we’re always looking for good recommendations!

Happy reading!