RHYTHM
Rhythm provides ease and sense of security. The Reading Tree program helps children understand the world by providing predictability through rhythm. Rhythm in this instance is not about music, but rather about the gentle repetition of everyday activities. It is through rhythm that children come to know that there is order and security in the world.
REPETITION
Repetition is incorporated in our daily rhythms. For instance children hang their bags and put the shoes on their respective racks the same way everyday. They set up the place before the meal time the same way everyday. We say the same story and sing the same rhymes for 3 weeks the same way everyday. This brings about consistency and in turn helps to cultivate discipline.
REVERENCE
Reverence is nothing but awe, wonder, respect, beauty, peace and grace. For instance when children are taught to grow their own food they develop a strong sense of responsibility and gratitude towards mother earth for nourishing them and keeping them healthy. By practicing reverence in life for everything we do and say we become deeply rooted and alive.