Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the progression of reading. 

The Waldorf way of reading is much different:

- Letters are introduced in grade 1. 

- There are no flash cards. If there are it is more as a piece of art displayed during main lesson. 

- When you have an up and coming reader it is important to practice daily. 

- A good rule of thumb is 5 minutes multiplied by their age. Cut it off at 60 minutes. 

- Melisa highly recommends not taking a giant break like summer break from reading. Even if it's only 5 minutes a day it is helping. 

- Kids can get frustrated, parents can get frustrated. Take a deep breath and share that "this can be frustrating, but I believe in you and we can do this."

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