To the editor: English is a phonetic language, so as soon as children learn letters and sounds, they can start to write simple messages. Most people go on to write well enough for practical purposes, ...
To the editor: Your editorial on reforming reading instruction highlighted what a disaster “whole language” has been for literacy in our public schools. This movement decades ago to step away from ...
What sound does k make? Can you say the 'k' sound like in kick and kit? What sound does l and ll make? Do you know what sound 'l' and 'll' make in a word?
Education Minister Erica Stanford says the Government has earmarked $67 million in the Budget to transform how our children learn to read. Photo / RNZ Education Minister Erica Stanford’s enthusiasm ...
Since 2012, England has taken an increasingly narrow approach to how primary school teachers should teach reading.