When do children stop needing to putting their finger under the words when they read? (looking for normal readers not the super-duper reading-a-chapter-a-3 types)

[imaginaryfriend]

I had a note in dd's reading book to suggest she should stop putting her finger under each word as she reads as it will make her read more fluently.

I'm actually quite happy with where she is reading-wise and I'm aware she does that robot-voiced reading but I don't know if she should / shouldn't be expected at this age (5, Reception) to be able to read with a fluid sounding voice?

sorry meant to say 'haven't' not having

Yes, I'm thinking the same. I've been feeling slightly uncomfortable with asking her to do that this evening. Like it's just too much on her plate. She's a very shy child and doesn't have a huge self-esteem - she'll basically do or try to do whatever she's asked even if she finds it very difficult. And she's been working so hard on her reading as it is.

madrose I don't think it matters at all. It was just the comment from the teacher that made me wonder.

have you talked to the teacher about it IF? See what she says (and let us know ).

No I haven't talked to the teacher. She seems to be under quite a lot of pressure at the moment and I don't think this is a serious enough issue to raise.

I was actually mostly curious to know if / when the finger pointing / robot voice reading generally ends.