I always thought kids learned to read in kindergarten, but I've been told that now, it's around age three. That seems really early. Any answers?
2007-04-09 08:08:37 · 15 answers · asked by Shelley Osborn 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Due to new educational standards children are expected to be reading when the enter kindergarten - gone are the finger paints and bubble science and in are workbooks and homework that includes simple math. To help your child on their adventure to reading you can pick up a LeapPad it is a read along computerized book that helps children with letter recognition and reading skills as well as beginning math. IT just gets more complicated from there by the time they are in 4th grade they are starting on pre-algebra and doing an average of 1-2 hour homework nightly.
You will also look forward to trying to plan a sport or other extra curricular activity for socialization since playing outside is way passe.
2007-04-09 08:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends how the person defines "reading". Does reading mean the child can point to a word and say it (cat, sat, mat, the, etc.)? Age 3 or 4. The child can sound out a simple word? Usually age 4 or 5. The child can read a simple sentence? Age 5 or 6. The child can read a "normal" sentence and UNDERSTAND what it means? Age 5-7.
I live in a pretty good school district, but most of my son's kindergarten class still can't read a simple sentence and tell you what it's about. 2 or 3 kids out of 24. The error bars are HUGE though... there are easily three developmental years represented in my son's class!
2007-04-09 15:24:51 · answer #2 · answered by Katrina 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most kids can learn to read basic things like their name, and maybe a couple other things by age 3 and 4. They begin teaching reading in kindergarten, but by 1st grade they are getting serious about reading. I have 3 children and each learned at a different age. My just turned 6 yo can out read her 7 yo sister at times and she's been reading since she was 4. My son has been reading since he was 5 and my middle child had to have help with reading in 1st grade..but now she's off the charts. Mom and been there.
2007-04-10 00:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 or 6
2007-04-09 22:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by tiff d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the average age is 4-6 years. Keep in mind though that it is just an average age. There are some that learn earlier and some later. A lot of kids that start "reading" early are actually memorizing words, reading by memory which is great it is one of the first stages of reading.
2007-04-09 15:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by Oh me oh my...♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think nowadays the average age would probably be about 5. There are still kids that don't learn until they get beyond kindergarten, but alot of them read before that.
2007-04-09 15:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by maddie1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most kids learn to read in kindergarten unless they are taught to do so before hand. I was reading at 4 and my children were reading between ages 3-5. I taught them at home.
Just remember each child grows and learns at their own pace.
2007-04-09 19:07:09 · answer #7 · answered by musicpanther67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 is not average. maybe for geniuses...i started early around age 4. the average is probably 6-7.
2007-04-09 16:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible for children to read at age three. Of course, each child has differing aptitude for reading. Exposure to the concept is the key for success. Begin with a "print rich environment" and by reading to your child/infant. The rest will happen on its own, in good time.
2007-04-09 15:26:49 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son learned in Kindergarten... he is in 1st grade now... My 3 year old still has some trouble with her abc's
2007-04-09 21:08:25 · answer #10 · answered by Dana 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋