Is 2 year olds (almost 3) too young to start learning to read letters?

My daughter was writing her own name and sounding out simple words by the time she was almost 3 so I don’t see why not! 😊

It's not too young but it might be worth looking at the school you are planning on sending him to and see what reading scheme they use so you use the same method as sometimes they can get confused if they have learnt different methods.

I wouldn’t force them but if they are interested than I don’t see why not. My oldest liked to learn by the time he was 4 he could tell you about dwarf planets . He already knew shapes his name and was reading and writing . He has a never ending book . It’s funny how the characters all change after years . He 11 now and it’s continues lol my youngest wasn’t interested and I didn’t force him to learn cause he still little and he going to have year to learn things at school why push it on him. Now that he in school we force him to learn 😅 as this is the time he needs to learn.

Defo fine! My daughter recognises A for Aria (her name), M for mommy and D for daddy , she’s 2 and 4 months 😁

If he's interested, go for it, but be sure to not neglect basic life skills. I've spoken to a few teachers who say the preschool focus on academics is resulting in kids coming into their classrooms who are delayed - not in their numbers and letters, but social and self-care skills. They can learn letters in school, but it's not the teacher's job to zip their jackets and tie their shoes, and keep track of every kid's things. Keep the academic learning fun but prioritize self-care and social skills.

Not too young my daughter can read letters and knows some phonics. She is not an expert but if I draw or write a letter she will say the sound and a word that starts with that letter if she can think of it. She is 20 months so while she cant read a sentence or a book she definitely reads letters. I would definitely lean into. Dont make it like stressful situation or forced but definitely continue with the reading and see if he can.