In kindergarten, children begin to grow as independent readers and become more comfortable with reading, which is now part of their daily life. Students read books, the day's schedule, class letters, songs, and poems throughout the day.
What percent of kindergarten can read?
Two percent of pupils (1in 50) begin kindergarten able to read simple sight words, and 1 percent are also able to read more complex words in sentences. These children already know how to read.
What should a 5 year old be able to read?
Kindergarten (Age 5)
- produce words that rhyme.
- match some spoken and written words.
- write some letters, numbers, and words.
- recognize some familiar words in print.
- predict what will happen next in a story.
- identify initial, final, and medial (middle) sounds in short words.
