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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I believe that. But I doubt that they are the *only* kids in the top reading group in third grade. That's what people are saying - not that the top readers suddenly stop being good reading and stop loving books. But that just because you aren't in the top group in K really doesn't mean diddly for where you'll be in 3rd. For some kids, especially ones who have been read to and have developed a love of books, once the decoding part "clicks" they are off and running and catch up quickly with the top kids. 
Obviously this doesn't happen to all kids, but the point is that K reading group isn't predictive.[/quote]

Exactly.  And, all kids in the top reading group in K do not remain there.

There's an interesting article about Early Childhood Education today in WAPO.  It is geared more to the disadvantaged and Head Start type programs.  Basically, it says the early gains don't last.

Having taught Title I and also a more diverse population, I believe that the gains from those programs don't last because they are skipping other important areas.  You can "train" a child to read early, but there are so many more important things.

I am not condemning early readers or those of you who have kids reading early.  Some of this comes spontaneously.  However, if Mom is not talking to her kids about the world around them (things so many of us take for granted), the child does not benefit from being taught the alphabet.  As a former K and 1 teacher, I would much prefer the kids coming to school knowing the names for fruits rather than the letters of the alphabet.

I think that along with required pediatric evaluations and vaccinations, every family should go home with a book and basic instructions of how to talk to their kids.

For example: leaving the hospital--a reminder that it is good to tell your baby how much you love him and how wonderful he is--along with the importance of good nutrition.
At first appointment, a reminder that it is good to talk calmly to your child and to hold him and cuddle.
Next appointment, give the parent a simple book to look at.  Talk about walking around the house and speaking to him about the world around him.  
Etc.

Some people do not know to do this.  
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These are great suggestions!  [/quote]

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