Why say it tap it map it write it works for reading
If you've spent any time in a primary classroom lately, you've probably heard the phrase say it tap it map it write it repeated like a rhythmic mantra. It might sound like a playground game, but it's actually one of the most effective ways to help a child's brain understand how language works. For a long time, we tried to teach kids to read by having them look at a whole word and just "memorize" what it looked like. We'd use flashcards and hope the shape of the word island or cat would just stick. ...