Reading comprehension is one of the most assessed skills in the Trinidad and Tobago primary school curriculum. It appears in English Language Arts examinations at every standard.

If you have ever tried to get your child to read — and been met with resistance, indifference, or the now-familiar phrase "reading is boring" — I want to offer you a different approach.

Have you ever watched your child read a passage fluently and only to realize they can’t explain a single thing about it? You’re not alone. Many parents worry when their child struggles to understand what they read, and it’s more common than you think.