Third Grade
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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 "...
Daughter Skipping 3Rd Grade
Asked by J.K. from Missoula
on May 31, 2011
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We moved from a suburban area of PA to a very rural area of MT last year. My daughter is just finishing 2nd grade and her teacher is recommending that she skip 3rd an...
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- The only factor you didn't mention, which could make a difference, is her social maturity. How do you think she would get along with the kids that are a bit older? S...
- My brother skipped 4th grade and I skipped 8th grade. We both have summer birthdays so that meant that we were really a full year younger. We are both happy we did it....
- I started kindergarten early, so I had an October birthday and was pretty much always a year younger than everyone else. I never had a problem with it, other than it ...
3Rd Grade STINKS!
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on October 5, 2011
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My daughter sailed through k-2 like it was play time. Now in 3rd grade she is stressing out. I have met with the teacher twice, we email almost daily, and we speak on ...
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- My nephew started 3rd grade this year and said it's a cake walk. He's not advanced, just an average Joe. It definitely varies from school to school. My son just starte...
- It's not healthy for her to feel so pressured in third grade. School should be fun, even though it's work. Yes, tell her it's okay to make mistakes. And remembe...
- My son is in third grade this year--and (so far) he likes it. I had heard a few horror stories about the work load and then again I have heard the work load is more i...
3Rd Grade Science Project
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on February 11, 2009
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Help! My 3rd grade son is required to submit a science project this year - I have no idea where to start as science was never quite my favorite subject in school. I ...
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- I agree that you should look on-line for ideas. We did an experiment where we boiled water (hot and cold)and determined how quickly adding salt affected the boiling r...
- Although they are cool, unfortunately, growing crystals, making a replica of a volcano, etc. is not what schools are looking for in science projects these days. I jus...
- My 8th grade daughter has done required science projects since 3rd grade. It is not my favorite thing either... I'm curious though.....In PlanoISD all the science ...
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...
3Rd Grade Homework
Asked by K.M. from Phoenix
on October 29, 2010
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My son is in 3rd grade and will procrastinate his homework and drag it on, by dillydallying for 3 hours!
I have to ask him over, and over and over. By the time he doe...
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- You could try having small rewards for parts of the homework. Like an M&M for each sentence completed, or getting up and stretching. This sometimes works for my son, b...
- Ty My oldest I used to take to Mcdonalds and we both would sit down and do our homework when she was done she could play while I was finishing mine..we looked forward ...
- I have no idea how normal kids do homework... but that is EXACTLY how adhd kids do homework. Especially since most adhd kids are gifted, and most homework in lower gra...
Mean Girls in 3Rd Grade
Asked by E.G. from Indianapolis
on October 3, 2006
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My daughter is in the 3rd grade and having a promblem with 3 particular little girls making fun of her weight, that she is already concerned with. I strive to make sur...
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- I FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. I MYSELF HAVE AN BLOSSOMED DAUGHTER. ALSO IN THIRD GRADE,(2 YEARS AGO) THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I TOLD MINE THAT SHE WAS LIKE A ROSE. S...
- E. I don't have any children that age but I think you are doing the right thing. It's very important that a child be proud of herself and have self esteem...and it so...
- Nowadays they call that bullying and should be addressed with the teacher and counselor at school. If you are afraid if she does it it will add full, then you call a...
3Rd Grade Election
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on November 7, 2010
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How do I let this go and move on when I'm in mama bear mode over someone mistreating my child? I'm seeking support, not criticism from holier than thou types who wish ...
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- I think you made a mistake telling your daughter you would provide cupcakes to celebrate if she wins. And you know, I really do believe that you are a good mom, and yo...
- Wow. I think the teacher went overboard, but I don't think Missy wrote anything so terrible. The difference between handing out treats and the cupcakes is valid. A ...
- I can certainly see how this whole thing got blown out of proportion but that teacher is entirely out of line! She needed to address this with you and see how you all ...
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...
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...
