Support for the freedom to do this is sorely lacking from the current expectations and discussion of education in the US. Both my parents are teachers. Many people misunderstand what effective teaching entails. That's my philosophy too. The education system is just one component of a proper education.I learned how to read in third grade. I went from a first to a sixth grade reader over the course of the year. My teacher was trying to keep a bad classroom in order, I just read so She liked me and tried to keep me supplied with quality reading material. I love her for that. I read all through third grade, gave my introversion some direction. Went back as an adult and found her teaching at the same school. I told her how letting me read was one of the best things that ever happened to me.
As long as she cultivates a love of learning then she will be a good student of life.