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[quote=Anonymous]Just to get back to the OP

The answer is reasonably simple -- the school should assist the child to ensure that he/she is reading material at an appropriate level for her reading abilities, maturity and age.  In grade school lots of kids read above their grade level and it is no big deal.  The point is not really "grade level" as much as reading at the appropriate level for that kid at that time.  Parents can certainly by helpful here too.  It is very possible in lots of suburban areas in particular to have a whole classroom full of kids who are reading above "grade level".  That does not mean though that we should hand a 6th grade class copies of Catch 22 and say read and we will discuss next week.

If school is easy for a kid in grade school right now -- and it often is for many smart kids -- I suggest challenging them in other productive ways.  We decided on music.  One of the best things we did with our own kids who were strong readers was to get them involved in music.  None of them were music prodigies so each were very challenged in learning to read music and play an instrument with some level of competency.  I would also consider learning another language.  Ideally one that they could easily use around the house or neighborhood for practice.

Between school, homework, and other activities it can make for a busy week but there is still time for reading for enjoyment in the evening after dinner.
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