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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's too young to tell, but I will say that at this stage you shouldn't really be reading her much older kids' books.  Even if she likes the flow of the language, you should be reading books that are more interactive ("show me the picture of the fire truck!") or singing interactively (itsy-bitsy spider, wheels on the bus , etc.) or just conversing with her in a way that inspires her to respond with gestures or sounds.

If she IS extraordinarily bright, then the best thing will be to help her become verbal enough to communicate her thoughts and ideas.

I would also follow her interests with things like following directions.  If she likes the social aspect of doing as you say, then add more steps (where's your ball?  Find it and put in the bowl.") or tur. It around and ask her for directions ("I can't find the ball.  Where should I look?")

But at this age a lot is just being really engaged and letting her show you what she wants to work on.[/quote]

OP here - I do read her age appropriate board books and am interactive.  But I realized when we were at the library that she was mesmerized by a mother reading a story to her four year old and I was shocked when I tried reading her complex books and she loved them.

I will add more steps to my direction - that was a great suggestion - thank you.  [/quote]

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