Read Right: Coaching Your Child to Excellence in Reading
The first book for parents based on the highly successful Read Right® programAccording to the latest breakthroughs in cognitive theory and brain research, excellent reading ability doesn’t involve a set of “taught” skills. It’s a complex process that must be “figured out” by every reader. Scientifically documented as early as the 1960s, preschool-age children with a wide range of IQs are capable of figuring out the complex process for themselves. This stunning reality forms the basis of Dr. Dee Tadlock’s innovative Read Right® system.This remarkable system provides the basis for simple techniques to help parents guide young children into their own reading excellence. There are no drills or artificial exercises—just fun, easy activities designed to be integrated into everyday life. Based on nearly twenty-five years of research, the Read Right® system is a proven alternative to outdated and incomplete phonics-based or whole-language methods. Most important, this interactive system can teach anyone, even adults, how to “figure out” the process of reading.The Read Right® system’s three keys are:Excellence: reading that feels comfortable and sounds naturalIntent: applying “mental force” until the brain achieves excellenceThe Predictive Strategy: using experimentation to figure out the complex processIncludes recommended books for children and reference sources for parents