by Jacob Webb
I have some exciting news to share...I am learning how to read. Recently, I have been very curious about what certain words spell, trying to sound out familiar sounds and I've even been able to recognize certain words. The last time I was at my Grandma's and Grandpa's I read a few "Dick and Jane" books with my Grandma. I was making such good progress that we brought these books home with us to practice.
A few days later my Mom remembered we had a storybook collection of "Dick and Jane" books. It has a total of 40 short stories and I am about half way through. These have been great first books to read and I have to say I have fun reading new stories every night.
The funny thing now is, instead of my mom reading to me before bed...I am reading to her! Here is a little clip of me reading...
Another one of those moments that bring tears of joy for the coming of a new stage and tears of sorrow for the closing of an old one. My, my, my. Sweet Jacob is growing up.
ReplyDeleteJacob, I am so proud of you. Not only did you read your story so well, but you also did so with such enthusiasm. I hope you always love to read that way and that you find a whole new wonderful world just waiting for you as you open new books. I love you, sweet guy.
Oh, Katherine, his inflection is perfect!! I love this video. How precious to have this to save. I have to say the Dick and Jane book brought back OLD memories. Those are the books that I learned to read with! GOOOOO, Jacob!! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That was SO fun to watch. Jacob, will you read to me next time I see you? Maybe you can bring a book to my house next Saturday for our monthly dinner. I'm SOOOO proud of you! Good job!
ReplyDeleteJacob,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed hearing you read your story.
Love,
Jackson
aww, sweet punkin bear! He did so good - I'm SO impressed! :) I love when kids start to read - so fun all the little books that are out there for them!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Jacob!!! That is awesome! I am super impressed at not only his newfound reading ability but also his infectious enthusiasm for reading! That will serve him SO well in the years to come. What a huge milestone, thanks for sharing!!!
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