The Value of Drill and Practice

I’ve always supported the use of ‘drill and practice’ techniques for learning letter sounds and use the comparison of successful athletes and musicians and the amount of practice they are required to do in order to become great!  The author of this article justifies the use of rote learning.  I agree that it is important to keep children engaged and always recommend trying to incorporate fun into any practice session.

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