The Pitfalls of Touchy-Feely Encouragement
Children don’t need artificial boosts to their self-esteem. And they should not be subjected to exams for which they have not been adequately prepared.
December 7, 2017
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Children don’t need artificial boosts to their self-esteem. And they should not be subjected to exams for which they have not been adequately prepared.
Basic literacy in the twenty-first century includes the ability to locate countries in the news on a map.
Homonyms are words that have different meanings and spellings, but which sound alike. Children can be introduced to the concept at the same time they are exposed to the Dolch list of 220 words taught to beginning readers.
Dyslexia is a condition that deserves the attention of parents and teachers, but not every child who has difficulty learning to read has dyslexia.