Child 2 The story of how my son learnt to read is shorter, and less detailed, because he was a confident reader at 4 years old and I don’t really know how it happened. He’s just under two years younger than his big sister, and he was aware of the phonics she was being taught at school. We would talk about them at home, on the rare occasions I tried to get my daughter to read things herself. And we had some
I’m 66 and now a grandparent of 2 girls (4 & 3.5 months) who both love being read to. I joined the eldest to their library @ 2 but the baby @ a couple of months. Both will sit and listen for quite long spells obviously enjoying it.
My own children are 20 months apart and also loved to be read to. The younger learned to read fluently before school as she HAD to do whatever her brother did. Very determined girl! As I helped in their school I was able to borrow reading books - esp Biff & Chip - which helped. I only ever encouraged, never pushed it but Alice was determined to excel. I have found that following a child’s interests and encouraging that interest can be far more rewarding all round than forcing a subject and be met with tears or a refusal. Looking back perhaps I should have homeschooled though I’m a dud at maths!
I’m 66 and now a grandparent of 2 girls (4 & 3.5 months) who both love being read to. I joined the eldest to their library @ 2 but the baby @ a couple of months. Both will sit and listen for quite long spells obviously enjoying it.
My own children are 20 months apart and also loved to be read to. The younger learned to read fluently before school as she HAD to do whatever her brother did. Very determined girl! As I helped in their school I was able to borrow reading books - esp Biff & Chip - which helped. I only ever encouraged, never pushed it but Alice was determined to excel. I have found that following a child’s interests and encouraging that interest can be far more rewarding all round than forcing a subject and be met with tears or a refusal. Looking back perhaps I should have homeschooled though I’m a dud at maths!
Keep it up - I enjoy your writing. Lydia