Caribbean Academy for Reading Intervention and Development

  Three Reading Myths Debunked  There are several perceptions and a lot of myths surrounding learning to read. Many of which are still affecting the way we view reading and our children's approach to learning to read.   Some of us grew up hating reading because of popular myths about reading. Below we’re debunking three popular reading myths!  Reading Is Boring Well, this one is only true if you make it. The truth is, reading does not have to be boring. Reading has been seen as a chore for so long that it has negatively impacted the way some of our children approach reading. When it is presented as a fun and exciting activity, it makes them eager to join in and learn all about reading. For some children, reading has been used as a punishment which scarred their opportunity to see it as a rewarding and exciting experience. We recently shared 3 ways to make reading fun where we explain various methods of creating an environment conducive to learning and activitie...

  3 Ways to Make Reading Fun "Reading is boring!" Have you ever heard your child say this before? Maybe that's how they feel about their reading experience so far, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Children are often discouraged from reading because it is viewed as a chore, and the experience is stressful and unpleasant. Reading has social advantages, such as making children relate better to the larger community. It also broadens a person's understanding of their own identity, fosters empathy, and provides insight into the worldviews of others (The Reading Agency 2015). Here are some ideas for making your child's reading experience more enjoyable and exciting:  Pick Appropriate Books  When teaching your little one to read, choose appropriate books. What do we mean by choosing appropriate books? Try to choose books that are well suited to your child’s age bracket, interests and reading level. Imagine being a six-year-old and having to read about machines an...

  You’ve heard about Structured Literacy, but what is it? Is it some fancy and confusing program that frustrates your child?  As we dive into the Science of Reading, we encounter the term ‘Structured Literacy’. What exactly is Structured Literacy and how does it help your child’s reading development?  So, let’s eliminate your fears and doubts about Structured Literacy.  Structured literacy can be described as a reading instruction technique based on research into how a child's brain acquires and processes information as well as reading science. While structured literacy is particularly beneficial for students who have difficulties with reading, evidence shows that it can benefit all reading pupils. There is a popular misconception that looking at a word and guessing the word until you get it correct is reading. Another common error is the belief that solely showing a child a picture to have them guess every single word is reading. Have you done any of these?  ...

  Introduction to the Science of Reading  Caribbean Academy for Reading Intervention and Development blog was created to share research and evidence-based reading strategies, resources and tips so that parents, reading tutors and teachers can better understand how children learn to read and therefore be able to assist their struggling readers so that they can develop a love for reading.  At the Caribbean Academy for Reading Intervention and Development we endorse Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading.  What is the Science of Reading ?  The Science of Reading is a thorough study that  equips us with the knowledge needed to  better comprehend how we learn to read, what abilities are required, how they interact, and which regions of the brain are engaged in reading development. The Science of Reading is a vast collection of research from numerous fields including linguistics, cognitive psychology and neurology, that examines both typical and atyp...