my son started reading words (see list below) at the age of 25 months old.... it is not only by reading written words on book, but he can read my actual handwriting, and even when i just recite the letters (spelling)... he would read the letters individually, then at the end, say the word... no pictures or anything to give him clues.... he knows his alphabets (recognize and recite), count up to 29, all his shapes (trapezoid, octagon, pentagon included), all his colors... he is now 26.5 months and can read at least 8 words.
cat, cow, car, dog, mommy, daddy, duck, calvin (his name)...i forgot the other ones...
WHAT IS THE NORM?
2006-07-11 11:11:20 · 9 answers · asked by MaryCheryl 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Oh geez, some of these answers are harsh! I believe that there is a huge variation in reading development from 2-5 years although I believe that most kids start to identify words as your son is doing around 3. This has to be differentiated from reading though as it is mostly recognition and memory. I don't say this to take away from his accomplishments - he is obviously advanced. But the differences between kids are huge in this area - that is why you will usually find developmental milestones that list the least requirement only (for example, must say two or more words at age two, etc).
I hope all his development goes this well for you!
2006-07-12 18:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by wd2crv 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some kids progress faster than others. My sister started reading actual books in Kindergarten. She was saying some of these words at around the age of 2-3. Its normal, don't worry.
2006-07-11 11:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by ssmiley101 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally in US, they learn in Kindergarten, but kids start reading from 3 years if they are taught.
2006-07-11 12:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by nimmi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya u got a smart baby- unfortunatley many studies have shown that early reading doesnt have much advantage later in life- and many autistic kids can read early too
2006-07-11 11:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by fringefan1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
..there are no standards that apply to all children but only vague basics the more you work with a child the more skills are build its a daily progression.... try this..... the skills are at a level for preschoolers and a building block..free
2006-07-11 11:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Clyde 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is probably a little above average.
my youngest was reading everything except "auditorium" and "prehistoric" before she turned 3
they each learn in their own way in their own time
2006-07-11 17:24:08 · answer #6 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's different 4 different kids! seems 2 me u've got a pretty smart 1. but yeah, it's COMPLETELY normal.
2006-07-12 03:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by waffle_viv06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh come off it, why do moms do this, you need confirmation or something?? yes you have a very smart kid, good grief, that is soooooo annoying
it's like when girls say, do you think I am pretty? (while they hold a magazine with their picture on the cover)
tsk tsk tsk
2006-07-11 11:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kryztal 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no your son isn't smart enough for u too make money off of so find a job lazy no he aint amazing
2006-07-11 12:09:59 · answer #9 · answered by cashdog137 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋