Holy Reading Batman!

Michael has had an amazing day.

First he went to his swimming lesson, and for the first time, completely swam under water. I mean about a foot underwater. He also swam all the way from the steps to the rope, which is equal to about half a lap. No floaties or anything. It was all Michael.

Then Michael was playing around with his keyboard. He has really picked up two more songs (right hand only) by listening and using play-by-numbers. He is making real music!

Then the big kicker was tonight. We sat down to read his weekly library book from school. I suggested he try to read a little of it. Maybe we could alternate pages. I figured I'd be helping him a lot. I also threw in that if he could read the whole book, I'd write his teacher a note telling her so.

I didn't figure I'd be writing anything.

I figured wrong.

Michael read the entire book by himself, with the exception of a few truly BIG words. And even most of those he was able to sound out.

What book was it? Duck & Goose by Tad Hills. Scholastic lists it as Grade Level Equivalent 3.1. Michael 5 1/2 years old and is in kindergarten. Below is a blurb about the book.

We are SO proud of him!