Set Our Teachers FREE!

An excerpt from “Set Our Teachers FREE!” by Don Kingsland:

“The basis, or foundation, of excellent education must be teaching a child to read. This is the fundamental cornerstone for everything that follows.”

“Then it is absolutely crucial to help a child learn to enjoy reading. In a world of TV, movies, video games, etc., we must help children learn to see reading, not only as necessary, but as a pathway to success that is also pleasurable and entertaining. . . .”

“Unfortunately, whether a child seems to have an early aptitude for any subject from Art to Math to Science, without reading skills they can only advance to a certain level, and no farther. For example, what happens to that young math whiz when presented with word problems?”

“We will have NO great scientists or mathematicians in the future, if our youngsters don’t learn to read EFFECTIVELY NOW!”

“It is up to the system to ensure that children don’t become preoccupied with only subject matter that is easy, entertaining, or that they have a natural aptitude for. (There’ll be more about linking a child’s interest with reading education later).”

“. . . let me assure everyone that I do see a need for a well-rounded curriculum. BUT emphasis on reading mastery must come FIRST!”

“And remember, reading mastery involves BOTH reading fluency AND comprehension.”

excerpt from “Set Our Teachers FREE!” by Don Kingsland

Ain’t it ‘da truth!
Brennan

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