My five-year-old son Isaac has been learning to read, and it’s been amazing watching him sound out words, then gradually recognize words based on their appearance alone.
This morning I went to wake him for school, and he was sitting in his closet reading a book to himself. That was the first time I’ve seen him read for fun. Isaac is a very bright kid, and I know reading will change his life. Maybe someday he’ll read this post, but by that time, he’ll probably have his own blog :)
That’s awesome, it’s not too early to get him started on programming!
http://edsid.com/blog/archive/2004/09/01/215.aspx
My 7-year old was teaching Logo to my 4-year old, we have a lot of fun with it!
I’d forgotten about Logo – that would be something my son could tinker with perhaps in a year or so.
So… start now. You type, let him tell you about his day or whatever. Use his languge – do not translate into adult language. As a teenager he may find it embarresing to look back at it but you and your wife will find it a treasure.
I can relate to this…aren’t kids just wonderful.
I have a 4 year old who likes books but it’s my 1 year old that’s obssessed. All day long she’s got a book in her hand. And if you’re sitting idle look out…she wants somebody to read to her.
Thank you for sharing, Nick!
=)
Im not a father :|
yet ;)
Someone mention programming and it’s only a matter of time until younger children will be taking a programming class while in school.
My son is not even two months old yet altready I have started a blog for him which I am sure one day he will understand and appreaciate it, I hope.
http://cafe789.com/blogger.htm
I think that Blogging will be the new “wwwboard”. It seems like you need to know a little programming just to get these blogs working correctly but it’s worth it!