IIRC, about 65% of children just learn to read with whatever method. The remainder need different strategies or more time or both to help. I'm like you. I star

IIRC, about 65% of children just learn to read with whatever method. The remainder need different strategies or more time or both to help. I'm like you. I started reading as a 4 year old because my parents pace was too slow. IIRC, I was usually 3-4 grade levels ahead of whatever was expected in school. My son is not. He plateaued on reading in first grade and didn't really advance -- until he did towards the end of grade 2. Funny enough, he is and remains way ahead of the class in math - he sat down one weekend and completed his math book for the year in October. The key thing is that parents need to be engaged. If there's a problem, be the squeaky wheel!