My son was the same way. Only he reacted differently to it. If he was afraid he couldn't get 100, he wouldn't bother trying to do the work and would simply...
Sorry I have no ideas. Something similar happend to Connor at the end of third grade. They had done an experiment in science class where they had all been...
i'll definately offer the suggestion to her i went to school thursday and friday just before lunch - thursday, i "hid' in another teacher's classroom and...
LOL about the obsessions! I have recently just been trying to roll with it and introduce new fields related to the obsession (e.g. how physics, history, etc....
Omega-3 is something my son's doctors insisted that he needed to take on a daily basis. It's important to note that FLAX oil, while rich in Omega-3 does not...
I was reading the paper this morning and saw an ad by Marilyn vos Savant, and felt annoyed. I know she does wonderful things and all, but her last name annoys...
This is a free, online conference. subscribe here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OGTOC/ ... From: sally_l_ourgifted To: OGTOC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
I can only tell you what dh told our son. It's a pharaphrase of the conversation but it's a message that we reinforce often, as a reminder of what true...
My son's 3rd birthday is fast approaching and we are at a loss as what to get him. If it doesn't teach him something he wants nothing to do with it. He loves...
Thanks Melissa, I got a reminder for this conference and was going to try to share it b/c of the recent threads but you are WAY more on top of things than me ...
Try discountschoolsupply.com. I buy from there a lot. They have magnet sets, arts and crafts and lots of other things. How about putting together a science...
I looked at Walmart today for an omega-3 product. They have several for a great price, but I'm afraid to just start using an adult product. The health food...
Bryton has been wanting to go to school for a long time so he could do two things. First eat school lunch, and second get a free pizza for reading so many...
I always kept it open ended. Puzzles, shape blocks, lincoln logs, lego bricks, tinker toys, art supplies, musical instruments (harmnonica, percussion stuff)...
I think the difference between feeling confident and capable VS arrogance or superiority is mainly in how you look at other people. When a person believes...
Here are some more ideas: -Scrabble Junior (there are a few editions with themes - I got my HG nephew a Disney one because they were going to Disney World in...
When Bryton turned 4 he got a real leaf blower. It was a smaller one, but he had a blast helping the neighbors all get their leaves in order. --- On Sat...
... For visits to the school, bring a laptop computer along, if possible. Be very *obvious* about taking notes (occasionally ask the teacher/principal to...
i can do that too thanks ... From: Brandel D. Falk <ImaBDF@...> To: parentinggiftedchildren@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 2, 2007 5:51:23 AM...
... Yes, but polar bear liver has *actual* vitamin A in it. Vitamin tablets (and most "normal" food sources) have pro-vitamin A (also known as beta carotene)...
Brandel's idea is a good one, but even if you don't have a laptop, make sure you have a notepad and actively use it same way that Brandel suggested to take...
Have any of yall been involved with Odyssey of the Mind? What are your experiences? My son's principal called me today and asked if he could be on the team ...
A few thoughts to ponder: - Would you be coaching the team for the kids? Or for their parents? - One person's perception (i.e. "the other parents would not...
thank you for the thoughts! very insightful i did accept the coaching position yesterday because i believe letting the kids do it on their own is the best...
We teach that IQ is nothing but genetics. It's like having brown eyes or curly hair. Good grades, great friendships, and strong families are things that...
Bobbie -- I'm glad you decided to take the coaching position. Our school doesn't participate in Odyssey of the Mind, but I've read really good things about...
My son is 3.5 now. He's also very into letters and numbers. His favorite toys are the Magna Doodle (because it can be anything), Tangoes, a calculator (he...
Thanks to Stacy, Cyndy, and Rebecca for your responses on the modesty question! I agree that it's important to teach kids to be humble, and I like especially...
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