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hi,

when is the right age to start teaching ABC's & numbers? My daughter 21/2 yrs old knows numbers ..but she doesn't know identify ABC letters or numbers...should i try at this age? she goes to a home day care and will start schooling in january. i was wondering by 3 are they supposed to read abc's? i don't want her to lag behind..but at the same don't push her..she though smart in songs..doesn't show interest in learning ABC..

any updates will be welcome,
ann M replied. Hi Ann,
My daughter is 2.5yrs old. when she was 17months old she knows A-Z and respective figures also. But now she doesnt want to read alphabets. That time she was only telling alphabets. Children become bored soon with particular activity. So if she is not ready to learn dont force her.
You can buy an abacus type of alphabets which she can play and learn.
Rashmi replied. I have a 3 yr. old son, and he used to recognize all the alphabets when he was 2 (sometimes, got confused with R & K). Get a book with large letters and colourful pictures, she should be able to read and recognize soon. When she starts recognizing, ask her to read (identify) the alphabets from any sign board or from the magazine, newspapers, etc. They will be encouraged and will enjoy.
Good Luck.
Rashmi