I have seen these info-mercials on TV lately about babies reading! Shocking! I have also had students teach themselves to read at pretty young ages- but not as babies.
Is this for real?
Is this a good idea?
Does it really work?
How much of my time should I devote to teaching my children - who are under the age of 5- to read?
I'd like to have 'school time' for my oldest each day, but the truth is, it only happens a couple days a week. I'd like to have more structure in my day, with a Bible time for everyone with a lesson, and some verse memorization going on... and I am working on getting that going. But I really wonder about this reading thing.
My oldest just learned to say the alphabet this year and is recognizing about 1/2 the letters. I think I need to work on that some more before I tackle reading. I did put together some phonics activities/games to work on with her. I do read to all my children everyday.
I think I 'll keep doing what I am doing and not push them into reading- it just doesn't sound good to me. Maybe it's kinda like diapers and potty training... When they are ready, they are ready- right?! Anything before that is just frustrating!
2 comments:
I don't see what the hurry would be in pushing a child to read early other than pride prompting us to brag. Lot's of love and play is more important in the early years.
It was good to visit your blog.
I wouldn't worry about rushing it. I think it is kind of like potty training. You keep on encouraing and trying, but when they are ready, it will happen.
My friend has a web site abcjesuslovesme.com which I use to teach my almost 4-year-old daughter. We don't do everything each week. But, we do try to do the Bible Story and letter at least.
Since my number 3 is a girl, I'm thinking it won't be too long after my son potty trains that I get her trained. Right?
I like your verse at the top of your blog. It is one I try to apply to my life a lot.
Good to "meet" you.
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