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At what age are children supposed to know how to read and write. And secondly when should they begin learning ?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    They should start understanding the concept by the end of kindergarten and by the end of first grade they should be able to read and write on their own. At least a few sentences.

    Source(s): kindergarten teacher
  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

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    Source(s): Teaching Children to Read http://emuy.info/ChildrenLearningReading
  • 1 decade ago

    Generally kids these days are expected to read a little bit by the end of kindergarten and read reasonably well by the end of first grade. Typically a kid is expected to be able to read and write their own name (maybe with some backwards letters) before starting kindergarten, and writing gradually improves over kindergarten (where they typically learn the correct way to form all the letters) and first grade (where most kids finally master the lowercase as well as uppercase letters)

    That said, there's a broad range. Some kids recognize words at 2 or 3; a few are truly reading books they've never seen before at 3. Some kids write with invented spelling as early as 3 or 4. On the other end of the spectrum, some kids don't really get the reading and writing thing until late first grade or even early second grade. That's all a reasonable and normal spectrum, just as some kids learn to walk at 9 months and some at 14 months and they're all running around just fine a year later.

    As for beginning learning ... they're learning from infancy every time you read them a book. Many kids can identify the letters before their second birthday and identify their sounds by preschool. Most kids aren't adept enough with a pencil to write well before kindergarten or late preschool, but every time they draw a picture they're learning important skills.

  • 1 decade ago

    Writing their name and letters begins in pre-k, they should be able to write 2 very small sentences with spelling errors by the end of kindergarten. Typical reading begins at age 4. Most children learn to read between ages 4-8. A child should know how to read a little bit around age 6 (ave.). Reading at age 3 or earlier is usually an autistic spectrum disorder, its considered hyperlexia and its a hallmark of asperger's syndrome. Most children begin learning to write in pre-k at 4, and are writing in first grade. Most children begin learning to read mid kindergarten and are reading well by the end of first grade.

    Source(s): nurse son is in a typical first grade, he is in the middle reading group
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  • 1 decade ago

    I would be concerned if they can not read and write by age 7 and a half before that some will just learn later then others. I began learning letters and numbers at 3 and could started learning to read at 6, but couldn't read until nearly 8. Sometimes it takes a while to catch on, I am now top of my class.

  • Laredo
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    My 'grandest' is 3 and she can already write her name, count to 100, knows her ABC's and can tell time. (She constantly tells her mom what time it is, when they start the car, so she won't be late for school). Children don't "know" how to read and write, they have to be taught and it begins at home. You'll be surprised how fast they learn from about age 2. The more time you spend reading, writing, drawing, talking and playing with them the smarter they become. They are like little sponges, soaking up everything they can possibly learn.

    If you wait until first grade and let the teacher do the work, the child is already 2-3 years behind most everyone in the class.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    They should begin learning from day 1. Seriously. Things like reading to your children frequently while pointing out each word as you read it. Even as an infant, they begin to pick up the basic concept. Educational toys that help them learn their letters are awesome. The sooner and more they are introduced to letters and words, the quicker they will be able to learn it. By Kindergarten they should have some basic knowledge. Remember, each year they teach kids more stuff in kindergarten. If you can start your child out ahead of the game, the better chances they have of getting into gifted programs or honors classes. I dont think I have to tell you that once you get to jr high and high school, there is a huge difference between reg classes and honors classes.

  • 5 years ago

    If you wish to teach your son or daughter to learn this https://tr.im/cGnpS is the easiest way, Children Learning Reading program.

    Children Learning Reading is a learning program that attempts to effectively teach kids to read in small, digestible 15 minute lessons. Children Learning Reading has a good popularity and is simple to use.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    My kids have all been able to read and write by the age of 5. They should begin learning as early as possible. My four year old has known his ABC's since age two, at age 3 he could recognize all the letters. Now at age 4, we're working on letter sounds and writing them. He can write about 50% of the letters and knows about 70% of the sounds. He can read small, three letter words. I think it makes things much easier when school starts.

  • 1 decade ago

    I read by 3, was writing print by 4, when I was 5 my sister taught me to write cursive (she's 4 years older.) That's pretty early though, I remember when I started kindergarten at 5 years old and being very surprised I was one of only three kids in the class who could read.

  • 5 years ago

    A child will develop in his own time usually they will begin to ask questions like how do I write this or what does that say? you can begin there by paying attention to those ?'s and answering them patiently showing them all the while. They will retain that and start to practice it on their own. I f there are concerns they will get brought up in school. At that time an appropriate course of action should be discussed.

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