I want to briefly note a milestone that happened yesterday that had me clapping my hands and hugging Ruby with joy.
She was interested in some words (on the cover of the ever-present Map Book). After reminding her that M-A-P spells map, she asked about the word “book”. I suggested she try sounding it out, never thinking that would actually work.
And yet, she did. “Buh, ooh, ooh, kuh. Boo coo boo coo. BOOK!”