I groan when I read headlines in newspapers, early years magazines and journals such as, 'How to encourage boys' writing' or 'Boys' reading skills need more support'. These are often written by acclaimed former teachers who are well meaning and no doubt want the best for boys' potential attainment.
Has it never occurred to the predominantly female workforce that maybe boys don't want to read and write until they are physically able to use and control gross motor skills in their little bodies and are emotionally and socially able to cope with circle times or literacy and numeracy carpet times, where they are made to sit cross-legged for far too long, next to someone who irritates them, and they cannot help but twitch their unrestricted limbs.
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