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[quote=Anonymous]Some can, some can't.

DD's kindergarten class does all sorts of activities during "centers" time.  None require the kids to be able to read, but the kids who can read sometimes get add-on pieces (extensions) to build additional skills (writing/spelling) while the others work on foundational pieces.

DD and one other girl in her class were fluent readers at the start of kindergarten.  They've not been the least bit bored.  DD has learned a ton already this year (writing/spelling/math), though I don't think she has a clue.  She's been too busy having fun with all the art projects and holiday discussions (New Years  rolls into MLK Day then Groundhog Day then Presidents' Day and Valentines Day and then 100th Day of School.  Always something to celebrate in kindergarten!)

If your child is reading early, that's great.  One less thing for you to think about in kindergarten.  But if he/she is not, I wouldn't push it over the summer at all.  Just read books together and talk about letter sounds, but I wouldn't do any formal instruction.  They get it when they're ready.[/quote]

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