Gifted & Talented Child: Puppets
10 articles
6 Year Old May Be Artistically Gifted So....
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on January 11, 2012
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Do we do anything about it? From what I've read online, that being artistically gifted doesn't mean much in school, other than
the child will do some of the best artw...
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- No point in talking to her teacher, it is her job to foster learning, not art. If you feel she is talented and you want to foster it than sign her up for art classes ...
- Found a site that may be of interest to you: http://www.winmentalhealth.com/arts_therapy.php In opening it says: Art and arts therapy, can be an effective therapy...
- Have your daughter focus her best attentions on her schoolwork at school and encourage her drawing/painting/artwork at home. If she is good and has promise, I would lo...
How to Further Challenge My Gifted 3 Year Old
Asked by N.J. from Chicago
on April 16, 2007
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My daughter is 3 years old and is very gifted in the area of letters and reading. Before she turned 2 years old she surprised one day. She pointed to a letter in a b...
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- Keep doing what you are already doing. Kids under the age of 5 are little sponges. That is one reason they recommend teaching foreign language to young children. They...
- Great responses so far. Don't try to hold her back by any means, but don't pressure her either. You might want to google the concept of "un-schooling" if you aren't f...
- Hi Jenny, At this point, I would say to just spend time encouraging your daughter to do things that she enjoys. Our son is 22 months old and he knows all his color...
Getting Along with Others in Kindergarten
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on February 16, 2008
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My daughter's teacher informed me in a note attached to her report card that she is having problems with other kids because she "always wants her way" and "only has on...
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- Hi J. I had this same sort of problem when my son was in first grade loved school until then. He started acting out in school. I tryed to talk to the teacher and he ...
- Maybe you could set up a meeting with the school counsler. You could explain what her previous behavior has been and what the teachers concerns are now. I'm sure the c...
- I agree with the last poster. Consult the teacher regarding the comments. Tell her that you are considering pulling your daughter from kindergarten in order to give ...
Need Advice on How to Deal with a School District!
Asked by E.N. from Syracuse
on January 17, 2007
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My son's school is trying to force me to medicate him for ADHD. They are upset with me because I went outside their district and had an independent evaluation done. ...
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- I just wanted to say that I know what you're going through...I'm dealing with the same issue right now, but unlike your son's school, my son's school ignored my reques...
- Hi E....I have never been in a situation like this but I just wanted to send you some support and comend you on how strong you've been.This is your son and no one has ...
- HI E., I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a problem with his school! you are doing the right thing you got your own eval. and are sticking to your gut! you n...
Wanting Opinions About Putting My Daughter in Pre-K3 Early...
Asked by T.V. from New York
on August 20, 2008
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My daughter will be three in December. She has been in daycare since she was about two months old. In daycare she has learned how to count in English and Spanish, her ...
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- At 2 1/2, the focus should be on play, with any academics mixed in just for fun. A good day-care facility with kids grouped by age will have enough structure and enou...
- Hi T., You sound bright and your daughter sounds brighter. Trust yourself and do it.
- I have to agree with Kristin and Donna. Our children will spend so much time in school from K through 12. Then they may choose to go further after that. Putting the...
Work Habits for Kindergartener
Asked by A.T. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2010
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Well, the kindergarten report cards came home today. My 5 year old daughter did fairly well overall, although in our family of overachievers, it was "satisfactory". ...
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- I guess you have run into the conflict of quality over quantity. Teachers are under a lot of pressure to cover a lot of stuff with our kids and so the time limits are...
- First of all, I think you need to remind yourself that this is kindergarten. I am not trying to trivialize anything. I do think that you have nothing to worry about....
- This is a hard one... it is important to meet deadlines in every aspect of life, but you don't want to teach her not to do her best or it might backfire later. Maybe ...
Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"
Asked by A.Y. from Jamestown
on November 7, 2008
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I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hyp...
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- Get him checked for ADD or ADHD. And then get a second opinion. I went through the same thing with my son. Hope all is well! Best of luck to you. If you have more ...
- First of all, the teacher is ONE person and ONE opinion...yes I would place value on that opinion and I would do 2 things...First call his doctor and have a meeting wi...
- Hey there A., Relax, it's ok and so is your son. Boys will be boys. There is nothing wrong with your son's "high-energy" and for his teacher, maybe she has "low-tole...
Looking for Information for My 14 Mo. Old in Terms of Education.
Asked by J.M. from New York
on January 26, 2008
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I hate to sound like one of those Mom's, but I feel like my daughter is a bit accelerated for her age. Please if I am wrong let me know..
However my 14 month old has...
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- well for her age she does seem accelerated I would suggest you enroll her into a class, Bristol has a childrens museum , Also very handy, are the baby einstei...
- I don't want to sound harsh, but just relax! She's little. With a sibling on the way soon, she may even regress as the infant gets more attention. And yes, "birth t...
- Depending on where you live, there are great private and public classes for children between the age of 6 months and 24 months. We live in Manhattan and have taken our...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
Help Get My Toddler to Talk!
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on December 10, 2008
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My 2 year old knows a few words but when we try new words she gets shy and doesnt want to try them. There hasn't seem to have been any development for 2 months now. I ...
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- Hi A., If her hearing has been checked, and is ok, give it some time before you panic. She is probably absorbing a lot. My parents told me I had a 6 word vocabulary...
- Wait it out -- neither of my girls were early talkers but both bloomed a bit around 3yrs old. We were really worried about my oldest to the point of having her evalua...
- Don't worry about it. How does she do when she is playing by herself, does she speak for her toys and use words or is it still her own language? Does she get a chance ...
