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Can Anyone She Light on These CogAT Scores?
Also, I read that gifted would be children that score 130 or above but this number must be .... Anyone Know of a Preschool for Highly Gifted Children? ...
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- When talking about percentiles an easy way to think about them is this...Out of 100 children, your son scored better than ___ (insert number here) of them. So if his ...
- We are waiting for our son's(he's 6 and in Kindergarten)IQ results. Testing was recommended for him, for the gifted program, by his teacher. We knew he was bright and ...
- In our school district the 2nd grade CogAT scores are used to identify students for the gifted program. Your son's score of 98 would automatically qualify him for the...
Bored in Kindergarten-Help!
Still, even for the gifted child there is much to learn in kindergarten. Learning to get along with others is vital at this age! ...
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- The strength of Kindergarten is that every child will thrive! Your child has a strong literacy and probably numeracy sense, as well. It is evident that you have alre...
- I am a certified teacher and now a stay at home mom. First, I would ask the teacher if there are any first grade classrooms in which your child could visit for readin...
- Have you considered Montessori school, or homeschooling. There are online homeschool programs if you want to follow a curriculum. Ohio Virtual Academy is one.
Not Doing Her Best in School
I'm not talking about children's museums, I'm talking about ones that have higher level content, ... Next question: Help with a Gifted Child and His Teacher ...
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- I'm a former 4th grade teacher. I use to deal with many chatty girls who just wouldn't focus in on the school work. Instead she is focusing all the work into socializi...
- K., I wonder if she is just bored in school and needs to be challenged. Can you talk to the school counselor ( if they have one in elementary school) or to the teache...
- It sounds to me like she might be really bored with the level of instruction in her class. If she does her homework easily and without support from you, and yet is see...
Supplementing Children's Education at Home
Sep 27, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "My children attend mainstream school and I am looking for ways to supplement their education ... Gifted childnow What ...
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- how about instead of a set curriculum, try cooking together. it involves reading, math and science.
- N., I salute you for helping them with this, particularly since they are longing to quench their desire to learn and are seeking to balance their lives, not just s...
- I would suggest "field trips." Studies have shown that exposure to new environments and/or new experiences can increase a child's IQ. Try a trip to the kids museum, ...
2Nd Grader Doing 3Rd Grade Work
Leveling only happens because these gifted children are ignored and expected .... He's in a classroom with other gifted children - all are 2nd and 3rd grade ...
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- My son is in 2nd grade but he is in the gifted & talented program at his school. He's in a classroom with other gifted children - all are 2nd and 3rd grade students. ...
- My oldest daughter was just like that in kindergarten and first grade. It was frustrating because she was bored and unhappy. We moved to another city and she is now i...
- The options are to have him "skip" and be promoted to third grade or to keep him in second with his peers and let him do the split classes and continue at the correct ...
7 Year Old Crying, Emotional, Saying He's a Bad Kid
My parents said I was "sensitive" and "the squeaky wheel" because of my behavior as a child.I went thru school in the gifted program in our area until I ...
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- Hi L.-- I'm an advocate of alternative medicine and have some ideas from that perspective. It's apparent that his poor system is out of balance, and it sounds like...
- See if your school has a counselor or a psychologist. They are really "tuned" into kids and may be able to figure out in a session or 2 what's going on with your son....
- Hi L., your son sounds like he might be having some challenges with sensory processing. Things might just get overwhelming for him - physically - and then the emotio...
Gifted Program CPS
Unfortunately our neighbor school doesn't have a very good program and I though to expand our options to magnet/gifted schools. However the child of a ...
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- Many schools use a much higher percentile (95% or above) to determine placement in a gifted program.
- L., Hi! Now is the time to look at the Chicago Public Schools website for information about testing and deadlines for selective enrollment schools. It is very compet...
- L., Contact the McDade School for information on their "Gifted" Kindergarten program. Ted Lenart use to be the regional gifted center. In order for students to be a...
Strong Willed Child
james dobson in 4 answersThe New Strong Willed Child by Dr James Dobson .... My 11 year old is gifted and VERY stong willed I found over time that her ...
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- Hi C., I can empathize with you, as I had/ have a daughter who is strong willed also. Have you read the book from Dr. James Dobson, THE STRONG WILLED CHILD? It's fa...
- I recommend the books: "Raising Your Spirited Child" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka & "Growing Compassionate Kids" by Jan Johnson Also, make sure that you bring this pro...
- Do you ever describe to her hypothetical situations where you basically take her bossy behavior and put it on another child where she becomes the bossed? I always ask...
Anyone Tried "Your Baby Can Read"?
I have consulted with other parents of gifted children and asked if I should provide moreformal training such as the program you are looking into I was told ...
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- I too was hooked by the infomercial. I went online and ordered a package that was about $150.00 - not quite as costly as the TV promo. I have bought the supplemental...
- I ordered "Your Baby Can Read" a few weeks ago. First of all it's VERY expensive ($200). I bought it on a whim and my husband thought I was nuts:-) We have played the ...
- Never heard of it. But if your daughter knows that much already, just keep reading to her -- alphabet books, especially! -- and give her alphabet puzzles and magnets,...
Valley Child Care Center @ 75th/Deer Valley
I'm sorry but I don't have any experience with Valley Child Care Center ... My son attend Valley Child Care Center for just over a year and they were great. ...
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- Hi K., My little girl went there for about 6 months when she was 3 and she loved it. They are very good with security measures and seem to be very good with the kid...
- Hi K., My son attend Valley Child Care Center for just over a year and they were great. I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness. The teachers were really gre...
- Hi K.. I'm sorry but I don't have any experience with Valley Child Care Center but I also have a child (almost 18 mo) so if you are ever looking for a play date or so...
