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What book level is your year one child on

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:14

Mine is 6 and stage 3.
She's been Very slow to pick it up, we are gaining traction now, I definitely think she'll be into 4 soon but wondering what other DC are at.

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JoeysWall · 03/03/2019 22:16

Why does it matter? All children develop at different rates and Year 1 children will mostly be on very different levels.

Also, schools use different reading schemes with different levels.

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:19

Because it matter too me.
I realise all DC develop at different rates.

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:20

Oxford reading tree

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JoeysWall · 03/03/2019 22:22

Why does it matter though?

And you're saying she's been very slow - she's in Year 1! Goodness me.

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PotteryLady · 03/03/2019 22:24

It's been a while now but my daughter finished year 1 level 7 and my son started year 1 level 7 both very different.

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:24

Why does it matter to you that it matters to me.

Why on earth are you posting on my thread

Bizzare

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JoeysWall · 03/03/2019 22:24

Because I'm a teacher and your attitude is damaging.

ourkidmolly · 03/03/2019 22:25

Probably most Year 1s are on at least 5/6 at this point. Some may be further on of course and some still on 2/3.

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:26

Thanks pottery. I have older DC and I can't remember what stage she was at.

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DippyAvocado · 03/03/2019 22:26

Teacher and Y1 parent here. Usually children would be expected to reach stage 3 by the end of reception so she's a little behind average but not massively. Was she slow to be able to blend sounds? IME once they have properly sussed that, they pick up the pace a bit. Are books decodable? Stage 3 usually covers the phase 3 phonics sounds and by the end of year one they are expected to know to the end of phase 5. You could speak to the school about if she's on track for that and if they're giving her any extra practice.

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:27

No yours is.

You have jumped on my post and your drowning it with pre conceived views.

I suggest you post elsewhere.

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Squeezle · 03/03/2019 22:27

Levels 4/5/6 according to this website.
www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/starting-school/oxford-reading-tree-explained

ourkidmolly · 03/03/2019 22:31

If she's in the swing now, I'm sure she'll quickly catch. Early fluency is an indication of nowt.

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:32

That's extremely helpful thanks dippy.

Yes she's been very slow to blend, I think reception let us down to be honest.
School has her in intervention groups but I only discovered this recently.
Since then I have tried more different tactics at home and we definitely have a break through.

I do remember with other DC when ball got rolling it's far easier to bring them on but other DC had much better grasp of phonics. this one hasn't understand it

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CoastalWave · 03/03/2019 22:32

I would just check as well that you school doesn't do their own thing. I know that our school doesn't exactly match this (as for eg, my Year 1 daughter is on Gold but we call it level 20!)

My reception child is on Red 3 which according to this doesn't even exist (so have to presume is on red 2)

What book level is your year one child on

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 22:37

Thanks squeezle.

I also got her the lady bird reader's and she's doing well on that level one

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JoeysWall · 03/03/2019 22:50

OP - if you're helping her to read, it may help if you learn to spell first.

FluffyHeadbands · 03/03/2019 22:57

Joeyswall, you are being unkind. As a teacher I'm sure you are thinking she will catch up but parents can't help but compare and worry.

DC, 6, January born, is on level 6. I think age in the academic year can have a big impact.

Older child, summer born,now year 4, was struggling in yr 1 (I don't recall the band) but has since caught up and is working at greater depth in English, doing very well.

She will get there!

Justgivemesomepeace · 03/03/2019 22:57

Don't think that comment was necessary Joey. Im sure OP can read perfectly well. No need for that dig at all.

gower4 · 03/03/2019 23:02

Purple but not sure what number that is. I think my other DS was green at this stage.

AornisHades · 03/03/2019 23:02

One of mine was on level 2 or 3 in Y1. They're ploughing through David Walliams books in Y3.
Try not to worry but keep reading with them until it clicks.

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Budsbegginingspringinsight · 03/03/2019 23:44

She's one of the oldest in the year.
I remember other DC was one of the last ones to get it but...she understood phonics and it was clear she was coming on. She used to talk about phonics and tricky Tri graphs.

Younger one never mentions that stuff.. and just seemed to be stuck...

Now literally in last few weeks she can read straight out more basic words...

I'm really worried about her starting year 2 behind...

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Misty9 · 03/03/2019 23:49

Ds, September born, was about level 3 in year 1. Then something clicked and he's now level 9 halfway through year 2. So try not to worry too much.

Dd, reception, is already on level 4. They're all different

lorisparkle · 04/03/2019 00:19

I was a parent helper in year 1 with ds2 and listened to the struggling readers. Through the year I noticed that children would suddenly 'get it' and whizz through the levels. Ds2 didn't until he was into year 2 but now is reading 2 years above his chronological age. Ds3 was much steadier. Ds1 on the other hand never really got it, even with lots of interventions. He always seemed to read 'differently' to the others. He was diagnosed with dyslexia in year 5. However even though ds2 struggled his struggles were similar to the others so I was never concerned about dyslexia. At that age lots and lots of support with phonics and lots of enthusiasm to encourage a love of reading should be fine but do not be afraid to talk to the teacher if you are still concerned.

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