It is important to know that all children learn at their own pace. If your child is identified as "weak" don't panic. Get your child's vision or hearing tested by her pediatrician. As a reading specialist, I uncover at least one undiagnosed vision or hearing problem a year. The important thing is not to undermine your child's confidence. Children live up to their labels. If you label your child at the age of four as a "weak reader" she may begin to think of herself that way and possibly live up to that label. It is important to praise her for what she can do. It is also important to think positively. Your positive attitude will be passed to your child. Continue to monitor the situation, but don't dwell on it. For additional ways to strengthen reading readiness skills within everyday life, consult
SECRETS TO READING SUCCESS FROM THE EARLY YEARS TO FIRST GRADE by Renee F. Mizrahi MSEd. It is available on www.Amazon.com or www.SecretsToReadingSuccess.com in September.