Reading isn't just about letters and sounds. The body needs to be ready first. Answer 8 questions to understand what your child's movement and behaviour might be telling you.
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Question 1 of 8
When your child reads or looks at a book, do their eyes skip around or lose their place on the line?
You might notice them using a finger to track, re-reading the same line, or skipping lines entirely.
Question 2 of 8
Does your child regularly mix up letters like b, d, p and q?
This is very common and does not mean your child has dyslexia. It often points to spatial awareness and body awareness foundations that haven't fully developed yet.
Question 3 of 8
Can your child sit at a table for 5 minutes without needing to get up, fidget excessively, or lean heavily on the furniture?
Fidgeting and needing to move is often the nervous system asking for input, not a behaviour problem.
Question 4 of 8
Is your child still building confidence with coordination — for example, catching a ball, moving around furniture, or balancing?
Coordination and balance are direct signs of how the vestibular system is developing, which is closely tied to reading readiness.
Question 5 of 8
Is holding a pencil or crayon uncomfortable, tiring, or frustrating for your child?
Pencil grip relies on fine motor development which builds on a foundation of gross motor and core strength. If the foundation isn't there, the grip will suffer.
Question 6 of 8
Is your child still building confidence with multi-step instructions, for example "put your shoes on, get your bag, then wait at the door"?
Sequencing is a foundational skill for reading. Practising sequences through movement and rhythm can support the brain to organise sounds, letters and actions in order.
Question 7 of 8
Is your child more cautious with crawling, rolling, rough and tumble play, or whole-body movement activities?
Children all build movement confidence at different times. Whole-body play gives the vestibular and body-awareness systems more chances to grow.
Question 8 of 8
Would you describe your child as easily overwhelmed, difficult to settle, or more emotionally reactive than other children their age?
Dysregulation is often a nervous system issue before it is a behaviour issue. When vestibular and sensory foundations are still developing, extra support can help the body feel safer and steadier.
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