At what age did your child know all their numbers, colors, letters?

And able to point to each one and say what it is

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They could recognize them all around 2 but didn’t know all the words until 2.5-3.

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don't worry! I used to teach Pre-K, it's totally normal for them not to get the academic stuff down until 4 or 5, and they'll often still need refreshers in kindergarten.

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completey agree with Jenny. I work in a nursery and no need to worry x

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We started at 2 with colors, numbers abc draw etc but at 3 about to be 4 she skips counting an abc she be like 1 2 3 5 6 7

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My lg is 2 and doesnt know any but she's a bit behind on speech but was ahead for other stuff

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Before two but he didn’t even say mama/mummy until he was like 26 months. Kids development with speech is so varied

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He knew his colours & numbers up to 10 by 18 months & numbers up to 20 by 2. He knows some letters but not all of them.

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Colours at 18 months, numbers to 20 by 2. He could count sets accurately by then too.

With letters do you mean letter names or letter sounds? Most letter sounds by 3 1/2 as they are the key for reading. Letter names aren't as crucial so not until starting school at 4.

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My son just turned 3 and has known all of his colours for over a year (within 6 months of starting to talk). Basic shapes was soon after that and things like hexagon was maybe 2 1/2. Numbers he seems to be able to recognize as of recently, and at least some letters but he is stubborn and any time I try to test that he starts getting silly and gets it wrong intentionally. I don't expect him to know his letters any time soon but it would be nice to know where he is at.

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just if they can identify a specific letter when you point to it

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But letter name or letter sound when the grapheme (letter) is pointed to? They are slightly different skills. One helps with decoding and the other, later on, with spelling. To me knowing phonics is the key early skill, especially when using pure sounds.

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He could recite them all at 2, but not recognise them all out of order until 3.

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My almost 2yo knows the primary and secondary colors, can sing the alphabet for the most part and can count mostly to 20.

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The two eldest and middle knows how to count to 100, they can count past 100 if you keep reminding them that it resets after you reach the 09 number lol. They’re 4 & 5. They knew this when they were 3 & 4 though. My youngest is 2 he knows up to 20 we’re getting there he’s a work in progress he’s stubborn lol. He’s my more hands on learner, he always knows his alphabet and colors by himself if you just ask him to say it.

My eldest and middle they know all their colors and my eldest knows how to add and subtract. He’s (we) in the process of teaching his brother haha.

Pointing? For my two they started point at each thing and talking (saying what each thing is) @ 2 and my youngest @ 1 - 1 1/2

My youngest is learning a lot quicker because he has two older brothers and a mom who homeschools them literally everyday mashaallah.

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Every kid is different but I know these are things they definitely learn in preschool (age 3-4)

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My kids are 2 and 3.5.

My 3.5 year old knows all his numbers, colors and shapes and about half of the alphabet. He has a little trouble count and goes from 13 right to 16 but other than that he’s pretty good.

My 2 year old knows most of the colors and shapes. She can count to ten and we are working on the concept of 2. She doesn’t really recognize any of the alphabet yet but I honestly haven’t really even touched on it much with her!

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Research shows that regardless of what age children learn the basics (math, reading, & writing), the vast majority of children all reach the same level of knowledge around middle school. Look into the research of Dr. Peter Gray on the psychology today website.

I have 3 boys and my older 2 knew colors, numbers, & letters by 3. My youngest is 2 & is starting to grasp the concept of counting, colors, & sings the ABCs. My oldest was 8 when he became a confident and independent reader. My second child was 5. Every child learns at their own pace. We homeschool & for me I'd rather focus on emotional intelligence, social skills, & my children enjoying their childhood. And my children finding the joy in learning versus being worried about arbitrary standards the education system has set.

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to piggy back off of what you’re saying, I learned in teaching school that despite when children learn to read whether it’s age 3 or age 6 or 7, kids reading ability tends to level out by 3rd grade.

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Just turned two and my son can for the last hand full of months maybe 18 mo. We are SUPER proud of him since he was born 3 months early the doctors were sure he’d have some delays in learning and speech. He still babbles a lot and isnt really saying sentences or word combos yet But he’s been a determined kid since he was born so im sure it’ll come soon.

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My son could identify by pointing by two but could not verbally tell me until 3 almost 4 because of speech

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AITA?

This isn't a major issue, just wondering if I'm being a bit of an asshole.

• I do shift work, 5 out of 7 days, full-time.
• My partner works from home (mostly, sometimes he goes into the office) M-F, full-time.

Anyway, whenever I have a day off during the week he gets in his feelings when I make myself food (breakfast and lunch) but not him. His reason is he's working, I'm not - Which is fair but I've asked him how many times on a weekend has he gotten up, on his day off and made me breakfast and a lunch to take with me to work? You guessed it, 0.

So basically, just because I'm at home I don't think the responsibility to feed him should automatically fall on me when he manages to feed himself just fine while I'm at work.

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I've finally done it

I have finally done it. I have finally become the trope, the stereotype.

I have become bitter, resentful, and very overwhelmed and overloaded. I am very unhappy and hit burnout. And I snapped at my husband last night. I work full-time, and work has been very busy so im working late a lot. Im also in grad school. I also have a toddler that has become VERY clingy with me. My husband works shorter days but commutes, so he usually gets home after me by an hour or more. When he gets home, he usually heads to the restroom for at least 30 mins when he gets home. And now my toddler doesnt want anything to do with him. So im doing all the toddler duties until bed. I dont get 5 mins to myself. Not for almost 2 years. I finally hit my wall. I have also, somehow, become my MILs medical ride service and she somehow has an appt every week, it seems?! Shes not sick!! My husband was complaining that he needs to change routine to fit in a workout sometimes, and I lost it. I have been BEGGING for 5 mins to myself for months. I have been telling him how im not good, im going to burn out for months. And between his attitude and him complaining (which really got me b/c he blames me for not being able to work out?! Saying I need help when he gets home so he just cant workout now) I just lost it completely. I told him how unfair my life has become and I have the entire mental and emotional load and it is just not fair. He got mad at me and said "hes trying" when hes literally not trying at all. What do I do?? No one is taking the load from me! And im done and dont know what to do now.
I do not like this version of me.

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Avoidant husband

I love my husband and he is a good man. We have some issues in our relationship however, as he has an avoidant attachment style (finds romance/intimacy/being emotional difficult). This comes from him having to be independent from a young age and having quite an abusive mother.
The issues in our relationship are mainly around a lack of sex and intimacy. I think the problem is that to feel turned on, I need to feel connected and wanted. My husband (being avoidant) will usually make jokes about being horny whereas I would want to have someone make me feel beautiful/sexy to get in the mood.
It sounds terrible but I've sometimes had dreams about exes that would make me feel this way, and the romance we had (eye contact, intensity, deep words). It makes me feel really guilty but I feel like i'm starved of that. My husband would like a lot more sex but I can't always force myself if I'm not feeling it.
We've spoken a bit about therapy but I know its often really expensive so we probably wouldn't be able to afford it. Do you have any suggestions please? I know that neither of us are wrong in what we want, just different but I'm scared about whether we can fix it or if we're doomed?

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Big vent!

Hi mums.
I'm a first time mum in my 40s to twin boys.They are almost 5 months old and the biggest miracle in my life!
I am struggling!!!
I'm pretty sure I have ppa as my pregnancy was a very high risk and all I remember was crying from anxiety of all the ifs!Thankfully even born at 35 weeks and skinny,didn't need iu time.
My husband is not helping much because he's always too busy with work.He will "look" after them usually between 8pm-12am so I can have a chance to sleep.
He expects me to just sleep when I touch the pillow,even though I hear tje babies crying and him don't really bother because most of the times he'll be on his laptop working.
When I tell him I can't relax to fall asleep because I feel you r neglecting the babies,he says I'm the problem becauae I'm always there with them and don't give them alone time!!
I am angry!!I am furious!!
I can't keep.up.with housework becauae someone alwaya neess me and most of the times they nap I either cook and clean tje kitchen,do laundry or try and take a quick nap.
He doesn't help.around the house,becauae..guess what?always super busy.
I asked him nicely we could clean the house together every Saturday morning so it's easier and quicker for both of us and he said no,because he has a lot of work but probably wants to sleep until 12 or 2.
2 days ago a button of his coat ripped and I told him I'll sew it these days.
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I spent all night awake because one of the babies had congested nose and we've been trying to reduce one fees at night.
I wanted to punch him!!He left and I started crying...I cry so much,even at 5 months pp...
I can't go on like this anymoreeeee...
The crying in my ears is constant..my head is always numb..I've gained so much weight and can't find the strength to get back on track..
Even if I try to.find a therapist to just talk,is it gonna help?I really don't know😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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Toddler snacks in the morning ?

Hey.

My 14m is clearly going through a growth spurt. He’s a fussy eater but recently started having two breakfasts with the childminder and that’s even after milk in the morning.

He wakes at 6am and we leave around 7:05am. Has 6oz when he wakes but then is seemly hungry looking for snacks before we leave. The only issue is, he’s a fussy eater and won’t sit and eat fruit etc so struggling to think what I can give him that’s suitable.

Any fussy eater suitable ideas of what I can make or get him to snack on whilst we finish getting ready to get out the door?

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