reading

Dylan,

You're teacher called home last week. She says she likes to let parents know, since they don't always notice, when their child has started reading.

She knows you're reading because when she writes multi-syllabic words -- like "pelican" -- on a piece of paper, you are able to find in the classroom the thing described.

She says we should still keep working to improve your ability to focus, especially to finish one thing before moving on to the next, because you are distracted particularly easily. What's especially "amazing" about you, she says, and sets you apart from other distractable children is that you're attention span is there. Rather than being unable to maintain focus for an extended time, you are eager to engage every new thing or thought that comes up.

She also said you recognize all the letters in the alphabet -- both upper and lower case -- and know their sounds, and have an understanding of quantities into the teens.

You make me very proud.


Dad