Children's literacy rates are falling around the globe. In response, a number of governments, including New Zealand's, are overhauling the way reading is taught in primary school.
One key change is a renewed focus on phonics (mapping sounds to letters).
But an overemphasis on phonics could dampen children's motivation to read for enjoyment and understanding.
In my new book, I show how important it is to foster a love of books and stories in young children if they are to become lifelong readers.
The science of reading
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