This was pretty much how we did it as well, much easier for everyone XD
Did have some books because my oldest actually really, really wanted to learn how to read and write but his brain simply refused to get it until it was good and ready (when he was 8-9) despite our best efforts and many tears XD
Now more importantly, did you manage to find the treasure? :D
This is reassuring to hear! Our eldest is 6, soon to be 7. He has a desire to read and can do basic phonics so we go with his flow but I still sometimes worry that maybe we’re not doing enough to encourage.
But once he’s ignited by something he NEEDS or WANTS to read then we see a flurry of activity.
But I’m a believer that people develop at different stages.
Eldest was the same, he picked up basic phonics alright but blends stuffed him forever. He got there eventually, is not an avid reader but easily reads novels and
whale bludgeonerschunky textbooks when the mood strikes.It can be hard to know when to push and when to back off because you don't want to back off too much (especially if they're the cruisy type who would really much rather avoid hard things), but you also don't want to push too much (because it's way too easy to ruin a thing they would otherwise enjoy because you were too pushy). And you won't get used to knowing when to do anything because it will change tomorrow XD
exactly! when they need or want smth - they do it fast and easy!
sure! do you see golden beads! here they are!:))
did your boy started writing and reading at 8?
I don't think general norms are important, all kids are individuals, and we must help them develop in their own manner with their own speed, help doesn't mean making them doing smth.
The same situation is with pronouncing letters. All moms here are crazy about it. Me - not;)
Guess my eyes and brain didn't want to work together XD
Yep one day everything just clicked.
People like averages because they're easy to work with, and then I think get too addicted to them and freak out when something isn't average (which is most things because averages are exactly that XD).