What age would you say my child was

[Therewerenosnowdaysinthenineties]

From this?

Please be honest.

My dc has been ill since June and unable to attend school, I’ve been doing some work with her at home, however, she’s too ill
most of the time and my main focus is on getting her better. Her educational development is niggling away at me a little now though. She reads well, is eloquent in her speaking and her maths seems good. Her writing to me seems lower than it should be, will she catch up when better?

Approx 4 years old

Oh and if it helps- I didn't learn to read until around 7 I believe. I distinctly remember opening a book I bought with my pocket money and being cross I couldn't read it.
By 11 I was running out of books, had read all dick Francis, reading terry pratchett etc.
So she really will catch up I'm sure!

Probably 6 or 7. But you've said they've not been to school so could be anything. 10?

@Therewerenosnowdaysinthenineties please ignore those that say age 4. Absolutely not. I can only assume they are all here as a wind up or have not actually got children

I have never seen/known of an 8 year old writing like that. Definitely what I'd expect from a 5 year old, or even 4.

6 or 7

She's not miles behind at all 😊 her handwriting is legible which is brilliant! If you want pointers for improving, lined paper and teach her proper letter formation but I really wouldn't worry until she's better

I'd say year 2, very similar to my son and he's middle of the year.

Or they've got children who wrote like that at 4.

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If the handwriting is the only concern, then in my opinion it doesn't matter.

Handwriting is a skill that just really isn't needed in the modern world.

My dd was doing her J’s the wrong way round until Year 2 and her name begins with J. She’s a young 6, her writing is fine for her age, especially taking into account her sickness. I hope she’s on the mend.

A four year old who can spell bear and care?

Not miles behind at all compared to my 6yo and her friends, honestly. You're doing a great job.

I hope you have a wonderful birthday, and enjoy your lovely presents that she's picked for you.

I was going to say y2 before I saw your update. I've taught y2, this is very normal

@LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway 99% of 4 years old can't spell. They might be able to copy words to look like that. But it would not be an independently produced piece of work. I'm not salty, my child is exactly where she should be. I am just pointing out that it is an unrealistic expectation of the large majority despite what Mumsnet users are claiming. In these types of posts the age of the child is massively under estimated and totally unrealistic

6

Okay. I’ve never seen/known a four year old to write like that.

Few changes of mind in terms of how bitchy to be there?

Not THAT unusual. Some children are more advanced than others.

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End of reception/first half of year 1.

4

99% of 4 year olds can't spell?

Cite your source please.

A four year old who can spell bear and care?

Or can copy them off something. Not unusual. My Dc would have at 4 nearly 5.

Year 1? Only because of how the a’s are formed and you say she’s been off since the summer. Of course she will catch up.

It is very unusual. Don’t be silly.