Below is a short video clip from Rae Pica, a published author and speaker who specializes in early childhood education and is a strong advocate for developmentally appropriate practice.
Many parents of young children feel pressure to have their child “reading,” and we want to offer some reassurance. This is not something families need to worry about at this stage. Reading to your child is far more beneficial than focusing on flash cards or other strategies aimed at “teaching reading” to young children.
We encourage you to take a moment to watch the video and reflect on the thoughtful points she shares—and then, hopefully, take a deep breath and feel reassured.