The starting point as a parent or teacher is to accept that most children find editing their work pointless and boring. In addition, they often don’t have the skills to, or a structured process for, editing their writing. Here are … Continued
English is a confusing language!! However, like every language, the written form of English is a code for the spoken language. For many children to become proficient in reading and spelling they need direct explicit instruction in this language code. … Continued
Evaluation of any text, whether it is paper-based or online, is a critical skill for all readers. You need to be able to actively engage with the text, carefully considering the validity of the information (taking into account the reliability … Continued
There seems to be an ever increasing reliance on game-based computer technology for early reading instruction. Consequently, McTigue et al.’s (2019) meta-analysis of the research into the effect and limitations of such instruction is timely. These researchers focused on GraphoGame, … Continued
Teaching reading and nurturing a love of reading are two different, but interlinked issues. If your child is struggling to learn to read, then this needs to be addressed with explicit, direct instruction. However, we also need to nurture a … Continued