My 8 yo is a whole word reader, and is reading well for her age, but is reluctant to read "thicker" books, with smaller letters and "more text."
She loves to read, but won't pick up books that might look more challenging. She reads well out-loud, though sometimes hurries through words, and it is obvious it is an effort for her. When she was 4-5 she spent a lot of time on starfall.com, so I'm sure she learned some phonics this way, but we've never done any lessons (we are unschoolers.)
Since I didn't grow up with English and only learned it as a second language, I'm not exactly sure whether she needs some kind of extra instruction at this stage, or her reading will develop naturally. What are your experiences? Thanks!
She loves to read, but won't pick up books that might look more challenging. She reads well out-loud, though sometimes hurries through words, and it is obvious it is an effort for her. When she was 4-5 she spent a lot of time on starfall.com, so I'm sure she learned some phonics this way, but we've never done any lessons (we are unschoolers.)
Since I didn't grow up with English and only learned it as a second language, I'm not exactly sure whether she needs some kind of extra instruction at this stage, or her reading will develop naturally. What are your experiences? Thanks!
