■ What do you think might be the outcomes of trying to teach children to read too early, before they show the signs of reading readiness? ■ Think back to when you learned to read. When did you start...

■ What do you think might be the outcomes of trying to teach children to read too early, before they show the signs of reading readiness?

■ Think back to when you learned to read. When did you start and how did you learn? You may have to ask somebody in the family if you learned at a very early age!