Three And Half And They Don't Read!

[fairymama]

My kids are three and half years old now and they don't read. They go to a daycare, but they can just know the shape and name of letters but without reading a full word.. Is it normal or they are delayed? I can see younger kids who can read. any suggestions?

[Brooksie]

I don't think its abnormal that a 3.5 year old can't read. They should be learning letter recognition, but not necessarily reading. My (just turned) 5 year old nephew is EXTREMELY intelligent and can write by copying and coaching and is just learning to read things. There are always things you can do to be proactive if they aren't where you think they should be, but don't be too hard on them, they may not be developmentally ready to comprehend it just yet.

[NeedaVaca]

Why would you think this is delayed? This is very normal, most kids don't learn to read until closer to age 5. Exactly how many other children under this age have you seen read?

[Crazy In Mo]

I honestly don't think I've ever met a 3 yr old that CAN read.

So no, they are not delayed

[akpayne]

My dd is 4.5 and is just starting to read. Ive been told by her teachers and specialists that she is advanced. Therefore, no I dont think a 3.5 yo is delayed...where did you even get such an idea?? Let your child be a kid first, the rest will follow.

[Hunni Bee]

...a literate three year old would be considered very advanced. Three year olds aren't ready to read yet. I didn't learn to read until the end of kindergarten, and that was considered early back then. Im only 25.

Please dont push them. We are expected our kids to be able do stuff earlier and earlier. Its really sad....that we're to thr point that we're worried about why our three year olds aren't reading

[dEHmom]

my son just turned 7, he's in grade 1. He's in a reading program at school to help him read, he was a little behind at the start of grade 1, but most kids learn to read in kindergarten here, and now he's reading above his level.
my daughter didn't know how to read before kindergarten and grade 1, but she had books memorized by the pictures on the page, and could recite the book word for word. we could never skip pages with her because she always knew.

[MNMommy2]

I honestly don't think I've ever met a 3 yr old that CAN read.

So no, they are not delayed

Ditto.

People need to slow down about all of this and let their kids be kids!

[TheGoodLife]

I taught for 7+ years in elementary, and I've only seen one 3 year old who can read (actually, she may have been 4) Reading words with picture clues and reciting books they've memorized, sure. But to actually read a word all by itself, that would be VERY advanced for that age Don't rush, sounds like you are doing a great job and reading will be here before you know it!

[itlw8]

a three yr old that reads would be extreemly advanced. Now I assume they do read to the child in the childcare and you do at home also.

most 3 yr olds are learning to recognize their own name. But only if it is displayed where they see it daily and used.

[Blackcat31]

My kids are three and half years old now and they don't read. They go to a daycare, but they can just know the shape and name of letters but without reading a full word.. Is it normal or they are delayed? I can see younger kids who can read. any suggestions?

Did someone say they were suppose to read by this age? Just curious as to why you feel not reading at this age is cause for concern?

I'd say being able to recognize the shape and sound of a letter at age 3 might be considered advanced for some.

I certainly wouldn't worry stress about reading full words until atleast Kindergarten.

Are your kids in a new daycare now? Not the same one that you had concerns about in a previous post?

[mema]

My dd didn't learn until the beginning of Kindergarten. She's now in 3rd and reading at a 5th grade level. My ds didn't start until the end of Kindergarten and is right on grade level.

I think that is too early and I wouldn't worry about it.

[SilverSabre25]

I'm sorry, but are you really for real? Some (all...?) of your threads are very strange.

3.5 year olds don't read. They are doing GOOD to know shapes/colors/letters. Really. They are. Of course they don't read. Children aren't developmentally ready for that until 5 or older. Let your children be children, please

[NeedaVaca]

I'm sorry, but are you really for real? Some (all...?) of your threads are very strange.

3.5 year olds don't read. They are doing GOOD to know shapes/colors/letters. Really. They are. Of course they don't read. Children aren't developmentally ready for that until 5 or older. Let your children be children, please

I keep wondering the same thing! Strange posts, and she kept her kids with a provider that admitted to hitting? It's all a little weird...

[kitykids3]

I have never seen a 3 year old read. I was reading at 4 and my mom was told I was advanced. At 3, my kiddos are usually still learning their letters and numbers. 4 or 5 is when they put them together.
You saw a child younger than 3.5 reading? Really?
Your child is in no way delayed by not reading yet. Plus, we shouldn't be forcing the learning on them so young. Then they lose their natural love for learning. Instead, expand on things that interest your child.