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[quote=Anonymous]OP, my kid is only in preschool so I cannot be helpful about his habits. However, I could not read or so much as write my own name until second grade. This was largely because of a horrible, burnt out teacher in first grade. I have no memories of first grade other than my terrible embarrassment and the fact that I hated writing and reading because of that embarrassment. My parents tried to help, but without much effect. It exacerbated my feeling that I was different in a bad way, or behind compared to my older sibling and the other kids in my grade.

But then things turned around, thanks to a wonderful teacher in second grade. She somehow managed to make reading and writing fun for me. I shortly thereafter discovered Roald Dahl and, as they say, a love affair began. As for my late start's effect on academics, there were none. I did well and went on to obtain an advanced degree. And, I still read at least one book a week.

In sum: don't be bothered. Even "late" (relative term in this area) bloomers can fall in love with books once reading clicks for them. For me, the key was making it fun and taking off the pressure. Read to him, ask him to "write" about his day (and then ask him to read you what he "wrote"), etc. Good luck.[/quote]

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