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Ep. 21 Once you learn to read, you’ll be forever free

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Reading with comprehension is the foundation of academic achievement, yet many children have reading difficulties. For South Africans, the PIRLS study was an unsettling wake-up call. Developmental specialist Dr. Melodie de Jager explains why the brain and the body must be ready to learn to read, and how the force of gravity is involved. She introduces a ground-breaking reading readiness programme based on neuroscience, ticking all the boxes to prepare children for learning to read – and, in time, become fully literate. Sponsored content.
15 Jun 2021 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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