Gifted & Talented Child: Myself
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Gifted and Talented School
Asked by M.M. from Tucson
on July 16, 2011
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My daughter tested above the 9th stanine on the GATES test and was invited to attend a new school. Liberty Talented and Gifted Elementary school. It will be a full t...
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- It depends on the child. My oldest son tested as a GATE student, but was never a scholar, and not the type of student to really immerse himself in school and all it...
- I would totally do this if I were you-I wish that our district offered it. BEing in an environment with their intellectually equal peers is the best way to teach a gif...
- Ladybug C. is very wrong...As a teacher of GT students, I can tell you that less than 3% of all students qualify for GT. In addition, the tests they use in Elementary...
Seeking "Gifted and Talented" Preschool and Playgroups
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on March 5, 2008
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My daughter Alex's preschool teacher has informed me that while she'd love to keep her in her class, she felt like Alex belonged in a gifted program. She's not quite 3...
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- You might consider a Montessri program. DCS off of Castle Pines Parkway starts children in preschool at age 3. Preschoolers age 3 and 4 are in class with the Kinderga...
- Hi K.. My 7 year old is gifted and talented. We live in Douglas County, also. I don't know of preschools or kindergartens for gifted and talented. This is what I d...
- I think it depends on how dedicated you want to be with fostering your daughters abilities. The Rick's Center at DU is one of the best and it's right here in Denver. ...
IS She Gifted?
Asked by S.P. from Minneapolis
on April 23, 2009
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Okay everyone keeps telling me my daughter is gifted and I need to find the "best school" for her! Well long story short we live in Mpls a good district and there is a...
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- My now 11 year old was the same way. He still is. I had the same feelings with entering him into kindergarten and wondered if he shouldn't skip into first grade. Th...
- Dear S., How wonderful to have such a bright child. Most schools will have a "ready" assessment for kindergarten before she goes. I would check with your elementa...
- My suggestion to you is to enroll her in a Montessori program that allows kids such as your daughter to thrive. The reason they can thrive so much is because they ar...
Gifted & Talented Kiddos - Am I the Only Mom with a Good Ole Fashioned "Reg" Kid
Asked by H.M. from Denver
on April 6, 2012
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It seems like everyone I know has a kid in the "gifted and talented" program at school. Now - I grew up in gifted & talented classes (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade) and my...
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- I think it is a mix of bragging and pride. I am happy that my neice is in the gifted program in her school, this means she will not be bored and possibly fall into a ...
- First of all, gifted and talented is not a myth perpetrated by parents eager to set their children apart from the herd. However, many parents do gravitate to these ter...
- lol I love your question! I have a regular kid. He doesn't excel in anything like sports or piano or math BUT he's a good kid and other people - adults and kids alik...
Gifted Son Having Issues at Kindergarten
Asked by R.B. from Denver
on September 10, 2011
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A little background - My son just started kindergarten in August. He is going to a school for the gifted (public challenge school). He is extremely bright and has a hi...
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- My son is also very advanced/suspected gifted and has ADHD. He just finished his second week in public, full day kindergarten and he's LOVING it. Honestly, I got to ...
- I have so much empathy for your son! Something clearly is upsetting him. When you say that the school is concerned about his behavior, I don't get the impression th...
- I have seen too many parents with "Gifted" children forget that no one is perfect--not even a gifted child. He is only a little boy, in Kindergarten don't put so much ...
The Challenges of Being Gifted?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on February 19, 2012
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Hi All,
If you are a parent of a gifted child or if you are a gifted adult, I would love to hear about your experience. Have you faced any challenges that are caused...
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- i think i am gifted, but i have no common sense :) that's about it.
- Everyone is gifted in their own way. Not everyone is smart or intelligent. That is based on circumstance, exposure and experience. I am blessed to be smart and capab...
- Hello, My second child was as happy as could be until he started first grade. By spring he would come home and sit in his room on the floor and cry. I watched as his...
"Gifted" Labeling
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2011
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Is it a good thing or not to have your child labeled "gifted"?
I never thought much about it but the mom of one of my friend buddies recently told me that last year...
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- I was in GATE as a kid. I thought it was great! I was challenged and enjoyed being in a faster-paced classroom (no slowing down for slow learners, as in the regular cl...
- my niece is "gifted". i would say that on average these kids are booksmart and able to retain well. however, the ones that i have been around (for 17years) they are mu...
- Both my kids tested with scores that have them labeled as "gifted" So that means they were eligible to apply to the highly rated special "gifted" school in our distric...
Gifted and Talented Testing
Asked by J.G. from McAllen
on February 20, 2008
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Hi all,
Does anyone have any experience with thier child going through the GT testing? The school my daughter (age 5) attends sent home a parent nomination form and I...
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- Hi J., My oldest son took the GT test when he was in 1st grade.Part of the test is to see if they are mature enough to handle the extra work. I am not a big fan of G...
- My son has been in GT classes since the 3rd grade, and I wasn't even aware of it until December of that year. He is now 12, in the 7th grade and still in GT classes. ...
- I have 3 kids that have been nominated for it and been it, then pulled out. You have to look at how your school utilizes it. It is basically the same curriculum wi...
Gifted Girl?
Asked by R.C. from St. Louis
on July 24, 2011
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Hi all,
I've been wondering whether my 5 (she'll be 5 in October) year old girl is gifted or just exceptionally bright. I've always known that she is a bit ahead of...
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- There's no reason to feel overwhelmed by the idea of teaching her or to be intimidated by her abilities. The best thing you can do is encourage learning by allowing he...
- Hi R., There are many factors that go into identifying a 'gifted' child and quite honestly most of them are NOT related to how high they can count or what their rea...
- She sounds very bright.. Since she misses the cut off for kindergarten.. Check into a pre k. Montessori school.. They teach each child at their own level. My kids lov...
Gift and Talented Testing for My 5 Year Old
Asked by A.L. from Houston
on January 10, 2011
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Hello moms,
My son will start KG in August/2011 and he is being tested for Gifted and Talented in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if any of you know a way to pre...
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- No way to 'prepare' for a gifted and talented 'test'. People are either in this category or not. If he is four and already reading, can print and write his letters p...
- Go to www.mindware.com they have books called perplexors. You can order these depending on age and they are great to help your child. After my daughter was tested f...
- Give him a good breakfast and a good night sleep every night so that he doesn't feel like this is an important test. Act like it is no big deal. Make sure you don't ...
