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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here.  There are some funny responses, but thanks to those who answered the question.  I was asking not because I’m super worried but because her teacher is pretty vague and I can’t seem to get a sense of whether my kid could benefit from some focus on reading to build her confidence.  My kid reports that she’s a “bad” reader and I want to help her develop confidence.  It’s just good to get a sense from other parents as to what other 1st graders are doing.  I don’t want to ask parents I know because it’ll come across as either competitive or insecure when it’s really just curiosity/information gathering. [/quote]

A bad reader could mean many things.  She may not be comfortable with reading aloud.  She may be a slower reader (pacing wise), and that makes her feel insecure.  Some of the early readers, who are quick and well spoken also struggle with comprehending what they read.  They are so focused on reading that they aren't absorbing the information. Moving up reading levels takes effort on many levels. A good teacher will recognize the individual strengths and be able to provide feedback on why your daughter might feel insecure about reading.[/quote]

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