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Education

no_hypocrisy

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2. In my experience, it depends on the child.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2022, 09:56 AM

Mar 2022

I have seen children 2-1/2 years recognize letters and I have seen a 5 yo reading at a fourth grade level. I didn’t read until first grade — and I had a bad teacher. The goal is reading comprehension and critical thinking.

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What is the best age to learn to read? [View all] Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 OP

For me COL Mustard Mar 2022 #1

In my experience, it depends on the child. no_hypocrisy Mar 2022 #2

I used Glen Doman's flashcards when daughter was about 7 mos SheltieLover Mar 2022 #3

I don't think it matters when, as much as how Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 #4

I'm told I could read at 3 Laurelin Mar 2022 #5

Not much help, but I would say as quickly as seems natural. eppur_se_muova Mar 2022 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Midnight Writer Mar 2022 #7

Now me needs two right good. Sneederbunk Mar 2022 #8