Does Wise Compass help kids make predictions based on artwork? 

Prediction is a key reading strategy that keeps children engaged and helps them build their logical thinking skills. When a child looks at an illustration and tries to guess what will happen next, they are actively participating in the storytelling process. Wise Compass supports this by providing artwork that is rich in ‘predictive clues’. Our illustrations are carefully paced to match the narrative, often showing the beginning of an action or a character’s reaction that hints at the next plot point. This encourages children to pause and think about the story’s direction, turning them from passive listeners into active thinkers. 

By making predictions based on the art, children are practicing the skill of making inferences. They are using the evidence in front of them to draw logical conclusions. This is an essential part of literacy building and academic success. It also helps with social-emotional learning, as they predict how a character might react to a difficult situation. For example, after seeing a character’s frustration in Road Rage, they might predict that a moment of Sabr or a mistake is coming. This keeps them invested in the outcome and helps them understand the cause-and-effect nature of our choices. For parents, this is a wonderful way to interact during storytime. You can ask, ‘Looking at this picture, what do you think is going to happen when they turn the page?’ This simple prompt sparks a world of creative and logical thought, helping your child develop a deeper connection to the story and a stronger sense of their own intellectual capability.