Third Grade
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Split Classrooms in Elementary School
Asked by D.K. from Detroit
on August 21, 2010
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I just found out today that my daughter who is starting the 4th grade will be in the mixed class with 3rd graders. I feel like she will be getting half a 4th grade ed...
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- Surprised you don't live in CA, this is common practice here in public schools when budget cuts happen :( I would have no problem with this classroom situation if my...
- These split classrooms offer many advantages for both grades involved. Keep an eye on things and, if you feel your kids are missing anything, ask the teacher about it...
- i have heard of these split classrooms but have not have to deal with it. hopefully i never will, but from what i understand it is a situation in which i'd call and re...
Son - Scores Very High on IQ, but Can't Concentrate at School
Asked by D.S. from Tampa
on November 10, 2008
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I have been putting off writing this for some time. Not sure if anyone can help.
My son is in the third grade. Over the summer he was tested for the "gifted progr...
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- I had some of the same problems w/my girls 7&8,more in my 7yr.old.I read an article about food additives and dyes in our food,I started feeding them organic,natural fo...
- D., I don't know if this would be of any help. My daughter is only 2, but I can speak from mine & my husband's experience. He just may not be challanged enough. ...
- I would have him tested for ADD. My son is is ADHD he is a very smart kid! He has a hard time with writing also! It's due to his mind going faster than his hand can ri...
Paying Attention in School
Asked by T.R. from Rockford
on January 7, 2011
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My son is in third grade this year. unfortunately when his first and second grade teachers said he wasn't focusing enough, we thought he was just being a kid. Now goin...
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- It seems like the school should have a way to evaluate him and make suggestions. I don't think you'll have to do it on your own time or money. Now that you recognize t...
- having the same problem with 8 yr old in second grade. Had him tested for ADHD- without backup from the hubby- trying to deal without medication started giving him O...
- There are lots of reasons he may not be focusing - 1. he is not getting enough sleep - really common, 2. The teacher does not have a 'connection' to the individual kid...
Preparing for the FCAT
Asked by C.H. from Orlando
on March 5, 2008
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Seeking Mom's with advice for mom's who have 3rd graders going to take the FCAT. My daughter is in 3rd grade and a nervous reck about taking the test, she was already ...
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- Ahh yes the FCATs what a great idea! Having all these young children so stressed out is such a great way to encourage the love of learning! I think it goes a lon...
- As a teacher and a mom, don't get me started on the unnecessary stress and other problems caused by the FCAT!!!! That being said... Here's the deal with the FCAT.....
- Hi, I'm a 3rd grade teacher at home on leave with my 6 month old daughter. My advice to your daughter and what I always tell my students is to just have fun with the...
Would You Pull Your Kid Out of School for Vacation?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on August 3, 2010
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My husbands work schedule it was really busy and we didn't take our vacation while the kids were out of school. The week he is able to go is the 3rd week of Sept. He...
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- I would pull my kids out for vacation and would enjoy SO MUCH!!!! It is your life, your kids.....the time spent with family and our loved ones is precious. Your kids ...
- I know you've already gotten a lot of replies but I had similar concerns last year when we took my 3rd grader and kindergartener out of school to go to DisneyWorld. I...
- i think its fine. Growing up my family didnt take that many vacations, in fact we took only one that I remember, and I was taken out of school for three days for it (I...
Schools Outside of Us/passing Wasl
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on March 21, 2008
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I am considering moving to Mexico for the next year at least. My daughter will be starting kindergarted, and my son will be entering 3rd grade, which is when they do ...
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- Frankly, the experience of living and going to school in another country seems to be too profound (and educational)an opportunity for a young child not too miss. The ...
- Wow...this is so sad to me. You have the opportunity to take your children for such an enriching experience and you are worried about the WASL...it has become such a ...
- What a wonderful opportunity for your family!! WASL is now given in every grade from 3rd thru the 8th and then again in the 10th grade. If you moved Oregon or Idaho, ...
Gifted and Talented Program
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on January 12, 2010
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My daughter was chosen to be in the GT program starting next year- 3rd grade. Of course I am very proud and excited for her, but also very worried. I know she is brigh...
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- I have two girls in the FCPS GT program (I guess I should be saying AA program now.) My oldest (now in 6th grade) struggled a bit at first because she was used to ever...
- Hi S.! I was in your exact position one year ago. My daughter (now in 3rd grade) was eligible for moving to a GT school, but we chose to keep her at our base school....
- I was in a gifted program when I was younger and loved it. It was from 3rd through 8th grade. I didn't feel any competitiveness until high school when people were vyin...
How Would You feel....What Would You Do???
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on April 22, 2010
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When my daughter was in first grade she was reading on a 6th grade level. She is now in third grade and is reading on a 5th grade level. Is the school not challenging ...
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- I have to second the thoughts of Momma11 as well. Something, that I know others have also mentioned, to keep in mind is that she is still ahead of her grade level. J...
- WOW! A first grader reading at a sixth grade level! Your daughter is very intelligent! I don't have any advice but just wanted to say to you, keep up the good work w...
- Not to be insensitive to teachers but schools these days are not what they were when I was in school. They've gotten so much easier and kids are not made to work up t...
Transition from Homeschool to Public School at Young Age
Asked by M.M. from Austin
on March 8, 2011
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I homeschooled my son from age 3 (just starting with basic stuff, phonics, etc) then more structured when he turned 5. However, after my second son was born it became...
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- So he tested out of 1st grade completed a whole year of second grade and started this school year in 3rd grade? You are really between a rock and hard place if I am re...
- Our public school has some "challenge" periods AND extra challenge work. (Even in 1st grade.) I think he should go in the class where he fits socially and has simila...
- For me, the emotional and mental maturity & development of a child, is more important. Your son basically skipped a grade. ULTIMATELY, it is the Parent, that de...
8 Year Old Girl Questions
Asked by A.T. from Los Angeles
on January 13, 2011
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My 8 year old daughter is in 3rd grade this year. All types of questions seem to be coming up this year! I am curious if there is a book or website that has kid frie...
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- Hi there. Yup, The American Girls books are fabulous!!! Over the years I have bought almost all of them for my daughter, turning 13 in a few weeks, and she loves the...
- I also loved this book.. It says teenagers, but I first purchased it for my daughter when she was in 4th grade.. There are lots of great things in it so kids will have...
- Check out the line of American Girl books. Excellent! "The Care and Keeping of You" is the first one I would locate. Best wishes, Michelle (mother to an 8 yea...
