... <sandhillsdoc@...> wrote: You know that's the awesome thing about kids whose minds work so well-- you could try to even purposely hold them back but even...
I have to agree with the others who posted here. It sounds like you've made the right choice. As a child, I was in my schools "enrichment" program and it not...
Kristen, What did you do in your "real gifted program" in middle school? Just curious as our school district currently doesn't have one. If we GET one I'd...
... <kandjsenwesky@...> wrote: Sorry about the rant. Public school and the ideas they have about giftedness gets under my skin ... Gosh, I think many of us...
Pull-outs, in and of themselves, were useless for our daughter. However, it was the gifted teacher (the one who did the pull-outs) who recommended her ...
The "real" gifted program was individualized acceleration in the areas the student was strong in...i.e. if you were good in math but not in english, you would...
Fact is, if they're unnurtured, it will take its toll. ... Linda, I agree that the minds of our children need nurturing, but I would never place all of my...
... to completely accomplish this task. I guess I was assuming that everyone on this site is aware of any particular shortcomings within the public school...
I guess you are talking about the U.S. not Canadian public system. In Ontario Canada we have a great public system . My twins are now 12.in middle school grade...
My 7 year old (almost 8) started 3rd grade last Monday and things are already off to a rocky start. After three years of meltdowns in the classroom and...
Have you ever thought about home schooling. We love it! Mark is behind in reading but a grade ahead in math and we have so much time to do other things. He...
... <kpulliam@...> wrote: It seems to boil down to the fact that he doesn't like school, doesn't want to learn and would rather be at home, doing what he ...
We homeschool as well and it's been wonderful!! If your son is having that much difficulty with traditional schooling you might want to try it? Good luck on...
Karen, Oh, this is a bit confusing - I'm also a Karen with a son starting 3rd grade! Your son's behavior sounds a bit like my son's, except instead of the...
Barry, Thank you so much for your comments. They have made me take a look at my son. I have been told by his teacher that he practically refuses to do his...
Jennifer, I have been struggling with "motivating" my 12-year-old also and agree that intrinsic motivation (not something imposed by the parents) is important....
I've been thinking about my post re: schooling/unschooling, and I think I may have come across a bit as Dragon Lady. I apologize, as I know good minds can...
Karen (the other one :-)) You are absolutely right. I honestly believe boredom is a major factor. His school is very much aware of how bright he is and they ...
Karen, I feel for you! We have had similar experiences, and I don't necessarily have specific suggestions for you other than support him at home, visit the...
Hi! My name is Karen, and I just "officially" found out that my 8 year old son is gifted. Every year, all the grade 2's in our school undergo giftedness...
Kris, Thanks for your thoughts. Several people have mentioned this Myth of Laziness book, so I've just ordered it from Amazon. I believe the video games,...
No need for apology. I'm actually intrigued by the "unschooling" idea as I've not heard much about it and am always interested in hearing about new ideas. At...
Hi there, We went through something similar with our son. He was too young to go into first grade and too advanced to continue in the pre-K/K class he had...
Wow! A single mother of 3 gifted kids. More power to you! I have trouble keeping up with the ONE I've got! I've got a very supportive husband and we're...
Karen said: <<For example, he's very hands on and absolutely hates repetition. Once he's got it, he's got it. >> Karen, I think that is somewhat typical of...
<<He's got a pretty active imagination but he just doesn't have the skills or patience to sit down and write it down. Any writing assignment will usually...
Writing is where a lot of different skill sets come together, and so that's something that a lot of kids have trouble with. My 12-year-old has trouble with ...
That sounds like my oldest 2 sons!! My little guy, who's just starting grade 1, LOVES to print and write, and is showing signs of being gifted in language...
Kris, Are you teaching him piano? If you'd like some ideas for resources, let me know. I'm a piano teacher, and also work (on and off) for a music publisher....
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