What are the prerequisites for teaching BRI?
A. The only prerequisites for teaching BRI is to be able to read the BRI text and know when to say, “Say the sounds and read the word.” This means that even children who have just recently learned to do that themselves can Guide the instruction. Parents qualify. And older age kids make the very best Guides, because the “little kids” identify with the “big kids” and the big kids provide good role models. Although Guiding BRI is a snap, guiding a CHILD is a different matter. That requires qualified caregivers like parents. Guiding a child’s OVERALL instruction is also a different matter. That requires qualified teachers. BRI simply makes the teacher’s job easier and makes it possible for interested parents to contribute directly to ensure that their child becomes a Fully Qualified Reader as easily and enjoyably as possible.
