Hi Minnie -

Thanks so much for the welcome. I am trying hard not to worry about the reading and math, but must admit that it's hard. However, what you said makes complete sense to me, and echoes what a friend told me about her gifted DS's path to reading.

One thing I failed to mention in my last post is that DD4 has been attending a play-based preschool since she was 2; therefore, she has never received any explicit instruction in reading and math, except what DH and I have *tried* to provide--very difficult, because DD4 has a strong personality and, especially recently, does not take direction well from us (although she listens very well to other adults). Anyway, I'm hoping that when she's in an environment where she is expected to read and do math, she'll be more likely to put forth the effort, because I know that she is capable...

My name is from a Jeff Buckley cover. Here's a link:
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Many thanks again for your input, Minnie! I look forward to getting to know you and others better...