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Comment on Why You Should Fill Out that Application for the Highly Gifted Center Program by koel

koel — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:23:24 +0000

I still don’t how to fill out the forms properly!

Comment on The Early Signs by Rachelle

Rachelle — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:15:56 +0000

hi! I have a 10-month-old son who has hit milestones early and it’s been difficult to keep up with him. He held his head up his first week home from the hospital, he rolled over both ways @ 3mo, the dr said he needed solid foods @ 4mo because he was literally feeding constantly, crawled @ 4 1/2mo, stoof up by 5mo, climbed @ 6mo, walked @ 7mo, said “dada” @ 5mo, now @ 10mo he responds with “i do” “i am”, waves. No matter the barrier we set up for him to not escape the living room, he finds a way over or through it. He’s in the 90th percentile for weight and 100th for height. He gets so bored and fussy and he rarely plays with the same things. Since he was born all anyone says is “he’s so alert!”…..does this sound normal or familiar or am I wrong about his being early? If i’m now wrong, do you have any suggestions on how to handle a child who needs constant, new stimulation it would be appreciated. I’m a first time parent and i feel a bit in over my head. You’re little one seems strong and very precious.

Comment on Why Elementary Teachers Overlook the Verbally Gifted Child by K

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:49:19 +0000

My child is still very young and assessments reveal that he is “average” in most subjects. In fact, he needs speech (articulation) and occupational therapy for handwriting. He began speaking relatively late, but when he started speaking finally he spoke in paragraphs and his comprehension was remarkable. His vocabulary is impressive and never fails to earn surprised comments from other adults with children of similar age. While he reads at First Grade level, the books that I must read to him to keep him interested are in the 5-9 Grade level, and he is able to grasp concepts, understand metaphor, compare the text to other texts and to real life, and other tasks that are delineated in the GLEs for Fifth-Ninth Graders. I was much the same at his age in that, although I was not an early reader, I was reading adult literature by Fourth Grade with speed and comprehension. My writing ability is also above average and has served me well despite a lack of formal education (I dropped out of high school). The question that I have is, “What does it matter if verbally gifted children receive ‘services’ through the school system?” If the child has literate parents and a library card, surely guided reading assignments, discussions, projects and field trips based on literature can be part of the child’s home life. I do not mean to dismiss the legitimate concerns of those who have posted here, but I feel very lucky that my child has a “giftedness” that is not difficult to cultivate in a our society given our accessibility to materials.

Comment on Decision Time by Crimson Wife

Crimson Wife — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:35:58 +0000

Chiming in way late but congrats to M. and I hope she is enjoying her new school

Comment on Decision Time by TardieRimlinger

TardieRimlinger — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:46:09 +0000

I haven’t been here for ages but CONGRATS to M – what wonderful, wonderful news.

Nat

Comment on Why You Should Fill Out that Application for the Highly Gifted Center Program by tennisschläger test 2010

tennisschläger test 2010 — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:32:14 +0000

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Comment on Buh-Bye Jerry Weast, Hello Joshua Starr by Barry Garelick

Barry Garelick — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:48:29 +0000

I’m not sad to hear that Weast is departing. He piloted Singapore math in four schools in Mongtomery Co. for 2 years, as a political expedient thing to do, and then abandoned the piloting. Too much trouble to educate the teachers. Also, it becomes rather hard to say something is working well because it raises questions about what they were using before. Not a problem ifyou switch to Everyday Math though, apparently. As for the new superintendent, I’m glad to hear he’s saying there’s a difference between tracking and ability grouping. See http://www.educationnews.org/commentaries/156298.html.

Comment on Decision Time by Brandy aka Lil' Momma

Brandy aka Lil' Momma — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:04:27 +0000

I like the Geri stumbled upon your blog, what a great experience you have had. Congrats to your M for getting accepted into the Flower School. Got to love when schools take the time to take care of both student and parents. Best of luck to M. and you dealing w/ the empty next. :^) Lil’Momma Living with one hard working husband, two preschoolers and one middleschooler who has Accelerated Learning in math.

Comment on Why Elementary Teachers Overlook the Verbally Gifted Child by Linnea Pyne

Linnea Pyne — Wed, 25 May 2011 00:14:36 +0000

I am curious about those who homeschooled children 7 plus years ahead. I don’t want to send my child to college at age 10. So how does one continue to challenge? I have a PG daughter who at years old who tested at the 9th grade verbal reasoning level and the 4th grade quantitative reasoning level on the WIAT II. she has been in school since grade 2 for 4 years now and i have to say, the gap has closed some. i don’t know if that is because she is not challenged or that is her normal development. she is happy, intellectually curious etc. i don’t know that i think it’s necessary for an early leaner to continue at that same pace their whole life. it seems to me it is the parent who wants this more than the child.

Comment on Decision Time by Geri

Geri — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:49:44 +0000

I just stumbled upon your blog. I love it. What a tremendous resource!! I wish I had found this 5 years ago. But, honestly, I am just finally understanding and acknowledging out loud that my 10 year-old son is gifted. I have so many questions. Is there a group in Montgomery County where parents can get together to chat? Thanks again for sharing your experiences so others can learn!