Thus it is not uncommon for children in kindergarten and even first grade to get some of their numbers and letters backwards. While there are some children who are already reading when they start kindergarten, this is not the norm. There is incredible variability in when and how children learn to read. For some, a switch virtually clicks on, and their reading skills progress exponentially in a few weeks or months. For other kids it is a more gradual process that occurs over a year.
Some kids learn it better with a whole language approach, others learn it more easily with phonics.
It is a developmental process, just like walking and talking, and there is quite a wide range of normal. As a general recommendation to parents, I would say be careful not to overly correct your kids or push them too much with structured academics at this age. What you want to do is encourage your child to explore, discover, ask questions, and feel comfortable making mistakes, because that is how they learn. In kindergarten, the social skills children learn are more important than the academic ones. Support your favorite school while you shop online All the finest educational tools for learners of all ages.