Any parents of gifted children here ?

[metz]

[quote]So have not covered long multiplication/division but will get there when the school syllabus requires it. What's your thought? Can the book be taught or must go through basic?[/quote]


I must still be sleeping to miss out your question again. Think it's good to have the basic skills. On the other hand, if they are interested, no harm to introduce them too. It may inspire them to think deeper and further.

[tamarind]

EN,

OK I will go check out that book and let you know what I think

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Tamarind, I'm downgrading to book 1. :oops:


Chamonix, he is interested. But mummy's teaching will be all over the place. I'm downgrading to book 1 for he has covered those topics in P1 & 2nd half of the book is what he will be touching in P2. Book 2 will be preserve in the bookshelf until July. :lol:

Chamonix wrote [quote]Does your ds have a preference to talk to grownups since young? [/quote]Not that I notice. I jusk know he's quite choosy with friends, move away from cousins of the same age because they beat him once & now stick to those who are in upper primary, lower sec or his sister.

Chamonix wrote [quote]I bet he'll be bugging you everyday for some science. As for the Math, I only intend to cover those that require simple Math skills. But I think he'll be interested to learn some tricks on multiplication. Recently, he came across 4x7 = 2x7 + 2x7 in Young Scientists. So now, he's playing with this new \"rule\". [/quote]He dont really bug. But he sees life as a whole big science. Making milo can apply dissolve/saturation concept, cold milk out of the fridge is condensation, formation of rainbow, how electricity flow etc. Get them to read on magnet, I have not started on experiment yet. But they have embark on it, while I clear up dirty dishes. The poor fridge magnet has been brutalized. There's Wed 9-11 pm Octo channel on animals. It' makes ds so excited, he seems to be talking, moving about, watching all at the same time.

It's great that yr ds is exploring math. I know my ds dont see math as a game to play yet. I hope he will be able to one day.

Hello Imp75

How old is your child, how long has she been in that school? Has she always been quiet in class?

Deminc wrote [quote]He also began hitting himself a lot, picked his nails till they bled, and stopped drawing. [/quote]Oh dear! Try to really find out what is the source. I picked on my nails recently without realizing until it bled too (it's the 1st time ever). The cause is extreme stress & anxiety. But as an adult, I know what has hit me & find solution.

[Emelyn]

EN:

Tamarind, I'm downgrading to book 1. :oops:

sorry...tamarind & EN.... what \"book\" are you talking about ?
Am a bit confused here. hee

[Celyw]

EN:

CKS: Picture tells a thousand words....


Tamarind wrote [quote]Such a child can learn so much between the age of 2 to 4. He/she could already learn to read like an adult, count to 100, know addition/subtraction and even memorized the multiplication before the age of 4.

I read through the blog & stop short at the caning part. Dont know why there is a need to cram the child with so much at a very young age. [/quote]sorry EN, how come I cannot get to read the blog?

[Imp75]

Hi EN


My giri is 4 yrs old at PAP nursery, next yr K1

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Celyw, it's in the earlier post.


Tamarind wrote [quote]I still remember this thread which I read in 2006.
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/353635/374211.html?1140262750 [/quote]Hi Emelyn

I made a mistake in buying the book. So, I dont think it's suitable to quote the book here as it is not be suitable for all children. As a parent, we need to actively find the right resources for our kid to enjoy.

IHi Imp75, care to elaborate more?

[cnimed]

EN:

Oh dear! Try to really find out what is the source. I picked on my nails recently without realizing until it bled too (it's the 1st time ever). The cause is extreme stress & anxiety. But as an adult, I know what has hit me & find solution.

It's hard to pinpoint, and he doesn't like to talk about things that bother him. I usually only find things out months later - not very helpful when the situation is ongoing. :roll: I have to learn to mind-read. But the amazing thing to me is how most of these habits have stopped or greatly lessened in just three weeks since school closed.

My alarm bells really went off during his school sports day. He was so excited before, and after the event, he talked as if it was the most exciting thing that happened. But during the actual day I barely saw him smiling or chatting with any of his classmates at any point. He just was not happy, but he retold it as if it was the best thing. It was so weird. He's not at all like this when he's playing at the playground or with our friends' children.

Later we found out that he thought other children didn't like him becuase they didn't chat with him. We had to explain to him that their level of vocabulary differ, and that they show their friendship in other ways. We had to point out some other great friendships he had with older children and he was much happier afterwards. But the nervous habits continued until school ended.

[tamarind]

EN:

As a parent, we need to actively find the right resources for our kid to enjoy.

Agree with you totally I still don't have a chance to go to the bookshop.

deminc:

Later we found out that he thought other children didn't like him becuase they didn't chat with him. We had to explain to him that their level of vocabulary differ, and that they show their friendship in other ways. We had to point out some other great friendships he had with older children and he was much happier afterwards. But the nervous habits continued until school ended.

When my girl attended her N2 class, I observed that her classmates did not chat a lot with each other. This year in her K1 class, the kids cannot stop talking.

I have been trying to find a preschool that groups children according to their abilities, not their age. In fact, I think that it is always beneficial for younger kids to be with older kids who can teach them so much more than kids of the same age.

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Tamarind, no hurry. Take your time. I still owe my ds & dd a lot of other stuff to go through. Siggghhhh…



deminc, I’m at lost to give any comforting words or advice. I do have some issue too. Although ds did not hurt himself physically, looking at his reaction, I know something does not sit well with him. The only way is to have open communication with the teacher. However, do beware that it also depends on the teacher openness & teaching experience.