Bright Child?

Question

My child turned 6 in november than for the Tn law, she need to stay in kindergarten, but I feel she is out of place there. I spoke with teacher, and any person in the school, result she need to stay in kindergarten and learn what the other children learn.
But I think it's not fair that she is learning at school how to count from 1 to 10 and at home she add and subtract. At school she learn the S and T sounds and at home write 2 pages stories and read a lot of books.
What can I do??

It's not so easy.
She likes to learn and she learn fast.
She learn a lot of question and she remember they.
I tried tell her:- you'll learn this in school.
I stopped when she told me: -you never want answer me.

Answer 1

Look in other schools and alternatives. Dont let your child's education be stifled by some of the narrow minded, standardized requirements that are seen in the schools today. I have a teaching degree at the early childhood and elementary level and have worked in public education to only be let down time and time again, so therefore I have opened my own business to promote positive healthy growth and development of young children. Education of young children requires their individual needs to be met through the levels of development in where they are in order to walk them along to where they are heading. Unfortunately schools now a days have to meet levels at a standard that the local and federal government deem as acceptable norms and throw out individual children’s needs. As a parent you need to do whatever it takes to help your child succeed and if that means going against the grain to pursue alternatives to traditional public schools you do that. Some charter schools allow children to move through school through developmental milestones rather than based on ages and birthdays. Some schools offer gifted and talented programs. Start searching out some options and I wish you the best for your young child.

Answer 2

I'm sorry what you should have thought this when you were teaching her how to read and write on her own...

it's bad luck you hadn't somebody to advise you back then . Everybody knows that children who know stuff get bored in the classroom...

Search about Montessori schools in your area which their theory is to begin learning earlier than 5-6 yrs old.

In general at home try to keep her occupied with arts.. drawing, listening to music, PLAYING! Because kids are not only for reading and writing...

Of course she is a bright kid..So this a chance to widen up her practicing in other areas than just reading and writing so she wont be discouraged. This is the solution and as a result her productivity will not stop..

You as a parent is the one who gives the motives and guidelines for the child...Enjoying time together with her is more important than having some upper skills than her peers.

Take care and good luck!

Answer 3

I live in TN, and agree with some of your frustrations (see my website for both articles on education, and ways you can improve your daughter's learning, as well). Some things she does learn in school are social skills. Do you feel she would be better off if you home-schooled her? If she is doing all that, can you try a parent-teacher conference and get the teacher's views on the subject? Under 504 and IDEA, she may be "gifted" and entitled to modifications and accomodations (under 504) that will help her learn at her individual pace. However, you don't want to push her too much that she feels frustrated. But, there are ways for her to still feel challenged, such as the AR program, if your school district is doing it, by setting higher reading goals. Outside school, is she involved in music, art, gymnastics, or sports? Input to the sensory system may account for her being so far ahead of her classmates. You may ask for her to be evaluated, either by the school (which will take a while) or by a neuropsychologist, to see exactly where she is performing via the Weschler IQ test, and other tests as well, that determine at what age and what grade level she may be functioning. It may also identify any weaknesses you may not be picking up on, as well as any other issues. There is usually a parent questionnaire(s) involved, so they can evaluate how you perceive your child compared to the testing, and so forth. That is my rcommendation. I would probably have that done prior to saying anything at school, but, that is your choice. You may contact TN Voices for Children, or TN STEP. Good Luck. :)

Answer 4

Primary school isnt only a place to learn the basics of math/spelling etc. Its also a place to learn social and community-related skills. Though your daughter may be able to add and subtract, perhaps the teachers feel she can learn more in other areas such as friendships/social skills etc.

If you really want to challenge her, I would keep her in kindergarten, but also put her in extra curricular activities that can allow her to develop her talents and keep her interested - ie. sports, music, dance etc.

If she is really brighter (ie. mensa) - the teachers will likely notice in grade one or two and will give her alternative options.

You may also want to contact the local mensa chapter, or look for advanced education programs for her, her might even home school so you can teach her at a pace where she is challenged.

Answer 5

My little brother was sort of like that, but he was just a few days younger than the cutoff so he couldn't start for another year. So my parents took him to a private school that had small class sizes so he could more individual attention. By first grade he knew most of what a regular 3rd or 4th grader.

Answer 6

don't send your child to a private school. it ruins their chance of having a good childhood. you want your child to be around fun friends, not the stuck up rich ones that never have fun. but you can also teach your child some manners so they aren't just a total slob either.

Answer 7

Look for a private school? But don't homeschool her unless you're prepared to teach her calculus in a couple of years!