my DD5 resists being taught to read, but says she wants to read chapter books. Will not start with little books or single words. Feels indignant, says she feels dumb and embarassed when i try to teach her. I feel she will just fly and really enjoy it once she gets there, but we're just at an impasse now. I've tried copying single pages from chapter books to start on instead, but she gets frustrated. She is so so gifted when it comes to understanding, language, etc, and also great with math.. but this seems like just not something that is coming quick to her. She scored 147 on the WPPSI and no signs of any 2E conditions (very uniform scores).. Wondering if i should give up for now or keep pushing on..When i asked her what she wanted me to do she said "wave a wand and say puff and then i can read.".. ha. I really feel this is the first challenge she has had intellecutally and just feels so uncomfortable with having to make an effort.
irene
