Today I got J2’s new 2nd grade curriculum and panicked! lol It all looks too advanced for him. But rather than give in to the panic, I decided to give it another shot. I’ve been sort of slack this summer (so much for great intentions). We sat right now and I pulled out the flash cards I had prepared for him last Spring – I think there are at least 50 of them. We struggled through every single sound on those cards.
But then I pulled out the first reader (Sing, Spell, Read, Write) and asked him if he’d like to try – and he did. Again, it was a struggle and darn the pictures – I finally just covered them with my hand and reminded him to sound it out.
And, he did it!! 18 pages about Al & Nat!! At one point he looked at me and said, “I’m a reader!” with a sideways grin! Yes, baby, you are a reader!!
I couldn’t be prouder!!
Wow, congratulations! What a wonderful moment for you and your son! =)
What wonderful news!!! Congratulations!
I am having a hard time with my 5 year old son, remembering to sound them out. He sees the first letter, and then just guesses. But he’s still young… Hopefully he’ll catch on soon!
Love ya!
Julie