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3 year old writing the whole alphabet, plus words?

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I'm not sure what is normal.. but my BFF's son who is the same age as mine, 3 years and a bit, is amazing with his letters.  He's been writing the alphabet for about 6 months now, and is starting to sound out words and spell them too.   His writing is very clear. 

My DS1 is not interested in writing his letters.  He knows them, and can recognise them, but writing them he's all "meh".  I'm not really concerned, but I don't know if I should be encouraging him more?  He loves to read, we read 1-2hrs a day.  

I don't know many other 3 year olds, and because I'm close with my BFF and her little boy it's a bit overwhelming how advanced he is.  Or I think he is, anyway. 

What is normal for this age?  Pls help, thanks:) 

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Re: 3 year old writing the whole alphabet, plus words?

  • ShellShockedMamaShellShockedMama member

    Whenever I want to know what's expected of my child, I check milestones. I never compare him to other kids,thats not fair. Every child has strengths and weaknesses. There is no college application question, when did you know your ABC's?

    https://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/3-to-4-year-old-milestones 

    Also:  

    https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/67986844.aspx

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  • IlumineIlumine member

    He could be a genius OR he could have a great memory/mimicry ability. 

    Knowing what the alphabet is, different  from being able to COPY designs/pictures on a piece of paper, even from memory. 

    My DD could sing the ABC song at 18 months...just like she could sing Baa Baa Black Sheep.  I never thought she knew her A, B, Cs.  

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  • ABColeslawABColeslaw member
    It is definately a mid to end of the year kindergarten skill, but some three year olds are capable of it.  I wouldn't expect it from your LO, and you are doing the correct thing by keeping him interested in books and encouraging his exposure through reading with him. 
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  • michaels_girlmichaels_girl

    Kiddo could do this, but at the beginning (closer to 3, she's now 4) it was more copying, as PP said, vs. actual understanding that she was writing out the whole alphabet.  She also still doesn't have a handle on lower case as well as upper case. 

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  • AbinormalAbinormal member

    My mother has been teaching a 3 year old preschool class for 20 years. In that time, she's only had a small handful of children who've come in to her class already knowing and recognizing all of their letters. Out of that handful, only a couple have been starting to "read." My mom has mentioned that those who excel in one area, tend to have delays or weaknesses in other areas. 

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  • Jen&LenJen&Len
    DS could do this.  He was always good with his letters.  But, at the same time, he's also very shy and a little bit behind, socially.
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