Second Grade: Toddler
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2Nd Grade
Asked by J.M. from Houston
on April 17, 2012
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My daughter went to private school since she was 2 and is not going into 2nd grade next year. I want to move her to public school I think she will get more out of it w...
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- You would want to contact the public school where she will be enrolled and ask them. Typically if she has completed a 1st grade curriculum from an ACCREDITED program ...
- You do not say in your post but I am assuming that you started your child early into a grade and now they are young for the grade they are going into? Otherwise there...
- I don't think age is a factor once they've started school. As long as she passed first grade, she should go into second grade next year, no matter what her age.
Retaining Child in Second Grade.
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on May 25, 2010
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My son is 7 years old, very young for second grade (born in August 16). He also has ADD. For many reasons the school, my husband and I decided that it will be better f...
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- We made the difficult decision last year to move our son from French Immersion to English in grade 1. He struggled too much even with resource room help and a reading ...
- You aren't going to make anyone happy about failing a grade. That is how he will see it, he failed 2nd grade. As for the comment that someone said it's easier for them...
- I was enrolled in Kindergarten at 4 years old. I seemed fine and moved along well - until 3rd grade. By 3rd grade my age caught up w/ me and was held back another year...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by A. from Minneapolis
on October 19, 2010
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My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th grade level. We are having conversations with his teacher and principal about moving him to ...
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- Ask about a gifted/talented program instead. You are right to be cautious about the social impacts of skipping a grade. Now, and for in the future (when his classmat...
- My granddaughter who is now in 1st grade was also recommended to advance classes because of her intelligence. I strongly advised my daughter against it. I went to a ...
- Have you explored "gifted and talented" programs in your school district? This would put your child in a class with other children who are the same age and grade leve...
2Nd Grade Books
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on June 15, 2011
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Hello! I am a 2nd grade teacher, always looking to add new books to my classroom library. What series of books do your 7-9 year olds like? Thanks!
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- Anything by the great Andrew Clements is fantastic for this age and older as well. He writes the very best "school stories" and both the kids and adults in them are re...
- Hi i'm not sure if your public or private school. When my daughter went to public thre was such a limit of books but when we went to private the whole world opened up...
- My 7 year old son LOVES: Calvin and Hobbes Diary of a Wimpy Kid Bogus (and the other books in the series) Anything on rocks and minerals The Lightning Thief The ...
Skipping from 1St to 2Nd Grade
Asked by A.G. from Philadelphia
on December 3, 2007
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My daughter's principal called us last week and said they would like to skip my daughter from 1st to 2nd grade in January. My daughter's birthday is Oct 31, and the s...
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- I too refused to allow my son to go ahead a grade and i am so happy with my choice.David is 12 almost 13(in April)and they wanted to put him ahead.He was already the y...
- A., I've taught first grade for about 13 years. My thought is that if your daughter is receiving enrichment in reading and math that is holding her attention, keep ...
- Hello A., my name is S., & i had a issue like yours. I decided to keep my child with his class, & i regret it. Our situations were different, i wanted to hold him back...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on May 6, 2009
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I am faced with the decision of letting my 7 year (1st Grade) old skip the 2nd grade. He was going to the 2nd grade for reading and math time, so he could continue to ...
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- Only you know best, but when you said you would hold him back in a heartbeat, that needs to be thought through. If you would hold him back, he may not be ready to mov...
- I was faced with a similar situation. My oldest is "too smart" for her age group so I moved her up where she would be the youngest. I had had her eval to make sure thi...
- You have sooo many responses and I am very late in my response, but I just made this decision this past fall. My son is also in 1st grade. He went to 2nd grade readi...
2Nd Grade - No Homework?
Asked by L.M. from Houston
on September 7, 2011
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My daughters just started a new school. My oldest is in 4th grade and my youngest is in 2nd. My 4th grader has homework this year (a no brainer, you would think) howe...
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- Remember it is just the first couple of weeks of school, so things could change. My initial thought is: ASK THE TEACHER if this is the norm for the whole year. When ...
- Horray for your daughter's teacher!!! She is exactly right. There is NO evidence, study or focus group that shows that kids that have homework learn more, are smarter,...
- I dont think so. I would be speaking with that principle asap. I do not speak proper english, I dont know my multiplacation tables, I can t spell. I am hoping I can re...
3Rd Grade and 4Th Grade
Asked by K.B. from Milwaukee
on January 26, 2011
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i live in wisconsin and my son is having issues in 3rd grade. i had a meeting today with his teacher and the principal and the principal informed me that it is the sch...
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- Its the opposite here, research your state
- In Texas, the parent has the right to refuse being held back. I would go over the head of the principal and talk to someone in upper administration if you really belie...
- although i know some parents do choose to hold a child back, in some cases of misbehavior or low grades, i don't think they get a choice. hence the stigma of getting "...
2Nd Grade Homework
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2011
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My son is in 2nd grade & has been giving me a hard time regarding homework time! He is just lazy & I dont know how to deal with this issue. His teacher gives him a pac...
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- I know this sounds like bribery, but he needs to have some motivation, so that he can see what is in it for him. Maybe after he is finished with his homework everyday...
- I would talk to the teacher. There is no benefit of homework to elementary age children (published data) and struggling for 2-3 hours a night will only make your son h...
- Oh, homework! A couple of things: - My daughter found the whole packet thing intimidating. On Monday, I'd take it apart & give her just the amount for her to d...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by S.B. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2008
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I have posted on here before about my son and the situation I was having with him and school, now some new developments have brought me back to get some more informati...
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- I have no had this issue, but a friend of mine did. It was much like yours...early in their education. She chose not to put him ahead because he was already small in...
- Hi Setphanie. I'm not sure if this information will help you but it might. I had my IQ tested in first grade because the teacher thought I was very smart but had als...
- Hi S., First, congratulatons and commiserations on having such a bright little boy. Having had the same experience with my own son, my oldest, and also many years of t...
