What is it about teaching reading that arouses such passions in both parents and teachers? Reading effectively is no less a vital skill than crossing the road safely, but we have more children who can cross the road than can read effectively. Reading is difficult, it is a hard skill to master – if it was easy, everyone could do it. The problem is, with every passing day a child struggles with reading, self-esteem may be dropping. Reading difficulties combined with low self – esteem can cause a variety of other classroom issues including behaviour problems. Reading is Hard ...