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Summer Brain Work
Asked by M.S. from Wichita
on May 16, 2008
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I am a nanny to two girls, 10 and 11. Their mom likes them to keep their minds working over the summer, and typically they do reading and math workbooks during the su...
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- I don't know if these girls are Girl Scouts but if they aren't then you could borrow books. In them are exact things to do to earn badges, these badges range from math...
- learning games on the computer are great. try this website for math www.aaamath.com . The jumpstart learning games are really great and has games for all subjects tha...
- Take them on field trips...the nature center/ science center/ museums...do a scavenger hunt (science), go to the library (reading), do art progects(math/science). The...
Afraid to Be Out-of-line, but I Think He Needs Autism Screening...
Asked by A.M. from Philadelphia
on February 23, 2008
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My friend's toddler presents some very striking "warning signs" of Autism. We see each other occasionally, so I've had a handful of opportunities to observe his devel...
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- Cudos to you for having the courage to talk to her about it. EARLY INTERVENTION IS SO IMPORTANT. I'm not comfortable with the doctor's answer. I remember when our p...
- My son is almost 5 and about to finally be evaluated after MONTHS of doctor visits, phone calls, and begging. It is not as easy to get help as one would think. I kne...
- Hi A., Im a professional in the field of communication disorders with a lot of experience with kids with Autism. Im also a mom of 2. I can appreciate your concern, con...
Has School Changed Your Child?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on September 1, 2011
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I guess I should preface my question with a brief explanation.
As a child I was very shy. For me, school was pure hell. If anything it made my shyness worse. I KNO...
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- Yes. My little boy was shy and had difficulty making friends at preschool. I was very worried. I spoke to his teacher when he started kindy, and she was great. My ...
- Dear T., I can't really answer your question, since my son is literally starting kindergarten next week, but I really want to say, wow, I can relate. I was bulli...
- My son went to 2 different awayschools. The first, preschool, was phenomenal. He blossomed! He was so excited and thrilled and happy... it was just an amazing thing...
It's Confusing and Long but Please Tell Me Somebody Has Been Something Similar?
Asked by S.H. from Killeen
on March 8, 2012
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My youngest son just turned 9. I have three older children and he has always been a little different. We always had issues here and there but we mostly attributed it t...
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- I think that the answers you have been given sound really good and a place to start. I also want to say that you are doing a good job of showing him that you are list...
- I have not been through this, but as a mother my heart goes out to you. I also have to say good for you for getting answers and dealing with this rather denial which a...
- Yes, I have...my son is a lot like yours (he is almost 8) and he has tested for gifted and is in the gifted program in his school. When I first started reading your po...
School
Asked by B.J. from Rochester
on January 31, 2012
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This may turn into more of a rant then a question:( My son is 7 (2nd grade). My concern is that he is already put in with the "dumb" kids. He really isn't. When I have...
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- wow....I'm sure I'm not the only person you offened by saying "put in with the dumb kids." Kids develop very differently and there are many areas of intelligence...an...
- I agree with Laurie A, and couldn't have said it better myself. PLEASE remove the term DUMB kids. Yes children are grouped by their ability, there is no such thing as ...
- I think you have gotten some good advice about going in and talking to the teacher. As a teacher, I appreciate when parents come in with the attitude that they want to...
Smart and Not-so Smart>>
Asked by C.C. from Houston
on November 27, 2011
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Two children born same month...same year...3 1/2 years old...how can one child be so smart...i.e. can tell complete stories...sings so many songs...he was asked"do you...
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- First time I realized that all babies are different at birth was when I was looking at 7 or 8 newborns thought the nursery window when my first son was born..... paren...
- Some extremely intelligent kids don't speak until they're 3 or 4, and always seem to be a little out of step and clueless around other kids, because they're not thinki...
- Varies. My first daughter spoke in full sentences at 18 months, my younger one barely talks at 2 1/2. Both have excellent comprehension, but my younger one is much ...
First PTA Meeting Tonight - Completely UNDERWHELMED
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on September 14, 2011
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I went to the first meeting tonight. It was absolutely horrible. It seemed very clique-ish and very unorganized. The only thing they did was vote to keep the same b...
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- The PTA is a volunteer organization, and they do not have any authority in determining curriculum. Your teacher cannot necessarily change curriculum on her own either...
- If you are underwhelmed - get involved. Change can only happen if people care enough to make it happen. The same 10 people get very tired very quickly. If you have ide...
- Get the books, "The Well Trained Mind, A Guide to Classical Education at Home" Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise, and What your Kindergartner (or whatever grade your ch...
How Do You Know What to Teach Your 3 Year Old Child
Asked by J.T. from New York
on October 25, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My daughter, who is going to be 3 in January, will be home with me for the next two years. Right now the plan is that she will not start pre-school until ...
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- Your daughter will learn so much just by you talking to her and getting her out to the park or on playdates. If you want, you can choose a letter of the day, number o...
- I work full-time and my youngest is in a home daycare where she teaches them pre-school things, but I also work with all of my kids on EVERYTHING. I think at their age...
- I think it depends on your child. Some kids really enjoy having written work to do and some don't. I home schooled both of my kids at 3 and 4 and my son loved the hand...
Question
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on March 3, 2012
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Hubby is worried this will be seen so I erased the details.
Basically the teacher my d is supposed to have next year was put in charge of the school while the pri...
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- I think it's time to get some of the other concerned parents together and have a meeting with the headmaster. There is power in numbers! If the Headmaster sees that th...
- It sounds like this teacher has the principle on her side, and that can make getting her to back down very hard. I am middle grades certified, and at this point, we a...
- Boy.....your hubby and this teacher sound very controlling. Are the public schools not good in your area? I would not let my child be in this woman's class next year...
1St Grader Not Finishing Her Work - Help?
Asked by E.R. from Austin
on September 18, 2009
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Teacher says DD sits at her desk, staring into space, twirling her hair or her pencil. My daughter has trouble sleeping and twirls her hair whenever she's tired. Is ...
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- Have you had her tested for ADD or ADHD? My youngest was the same way until she was diagnosed with ADD and put on medication. (I was very much opposed to meds until I ...
- Sounds very familiar, my nephew is very smart, but just couldn't sit down and focus to complete anything. The prognosis was ADHD. He now puts a patch on his side befor...
- First of all she may be bored. Is the work challenging enough for her? It is not uncommon for children to day dream instead of doing work if they're not being challe...
