At What Age Do You Know If Your Kid Is A Spontaneous Reader?

If your child is school age, or even nearing school age, you’re probably hearing a lot about learning to read. From library programs to debates about the Common Core’s approach to reading instruction to parent chatter about whose kid is reading at what level, talk about reading is everywhere. And, while there is lots of attention on teaching kids to read, there are some kids who learn to read without being taught. But how does this work? And when does it happen? At what age do you know if your kid is a spontaneous reader?
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