This video was taken a few months after K's 2nd birthday. She knew the alphabet before she was 2, however, because we really wanted to make sure that the early learning activities we did were always fun, we were careful never to test her. For that reason, I tried to take videos only when she was willingly & joyfully showing us her knowledge. We have always felt it was more important to take advantage of the moment that she was enjoying showing off her skills rather than have her turned off of reading because we pressured her to perform when we felt the moment was right. This is also my explanation for the pony tail out to start getting ready for bed, wild hair do :) !
I started this blog hoping to inspire other parents to help their children with Down syndrome reach for the sky! My daughter was reading words, before she was 2 years of age & reading books by 3.5 years. I believe kids with Down syndrome can do amazing things if we give them the right tools. I truly believe high expectations can make a tremendous difference in the lives of our children!
This is awesome!! So looking forward to following your blog!
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ReplyDeleteWow!! I'm just finding your blog. Are the a, b, c from the Ds Reading program (they look familure from some that I borrowed from a friend) or did you make them? Thanks! Anna (Jacob's Mommy on BBC)
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful! And isn't it great to have helpers?! I decided to start at the beginning of your blog and learn learn learn since I'm at the beginning of our journey. So glad to have found you! ~Jill
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