Elizabeth
My 6 year old son has a memory like a trap, can label all 50 states on a map, and can do 100+ piece puzzles, understands the concept of negative and positive numbers in basic math, can pick out tunes on the piano, and even harmonize to songs without being taught how (he's had very little musical instruction so far.) Is this normal for a 6 year old, or is there a chance he may be gifted?
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More than likely he's gifted. But there's a big difference between bright and gifted. He will ask you questions on and on. He will be amazed at things that normal 6 year olds could care less about. Don't be suprised if he launces a 'Save All African Children' campaign against you. He will get bored to tears in a regular classroom and most schools don't have GOOD programs for gifted children. The schools I attend have Gifted/Talented. It does nothing except make more things for the secretaries to file. He, as hard as it is to believe, may actually not bring home good grades all the time (though this is fairly uncommon in gifted children). You may find that he's very uncoordinated because gifted childrens' minds focus on things other than running in PE. His mind is still the size of his two fists. The only real difference in his mind is it's 'sponge-ness.' He may, however, be just as good in athletic programs as all the other 'average' kids. It's kind of hard to predict about your child because, well, this is the internet and none of us know your kid. Remember, not all things meet the eye. Einstein's teachers thought that he was a retard (litterally, mentally retarded). He sounds fantastic. Good luck in not wanting to duct tape his mouth one day.
More than likely he's gifted. But there's a big difference between bright and gifted. He will ask you questions on and on. He will be amazed at things that normal 6 year olds could care less about. Don't be suprised if he launces a 'Save All African Children' campaign against you. He will get bored to tears in a regular classroom and most schools don't have GOOD programs for gifted children. The schools I attend have Gifted/Talented. It does nothing except make more things for the secretaries to file. He, as hard as it is to believe, may actually not bring home good grades all the time (though this is fairly uncommon in gifted children). You may find that he's very uncoordinated because gifted childrens' minds focus on things other than running in PE. His mind is still the size of his two fists. The only real difference in his mind is it's 'sponge-ness.' He may, however, be just as good in athletic programs as all the other 'average' kids. It's kind of hard to predict about your child because, well, this is the internet and none of us know your kid. Remember, not all things meet the eye. Einstein's teachers thought that he was a retard (litterally, mentally retarded). He sounds fantastic. Good luck in not wanting to duct tape his mouth one day.
Gift ideas, eleven year old? URGENT!!!!!!!?
Richie
I'm eleven years old, and I have a Birthday party the day after tomorrow and need ideas for gifts to tell the guests. The party's soon!! So please answer!
I am a boy. I love nature, but have plenty of survival gear. I love animals and pets a ton! But can't get another pet (i want a gerbil!). Anyways, they need to be AT LEAST under twenty bucks. Preferably under fifteen.
Thanks so much!
PLEASE ANSWER!
Answer
Gift certificates to Target, Toys R Us and Walmart. Toys R Us has an assortment of things for EVERYONE and stuff that you probably never knew that you wanted. Chemistry Labs, books, video games, planetariums for your room, magazines, Star Wars stuff, great Halloween stuff, etc.
It is fun to go on a shopping spree with gift certificates.
You write quite well for an eleven/ soon to be twelve year old.
Gift certificates to Target, Toys R Us and Walmart. Toys R Us has an assortment of things for EVERYONE and stuff that you probably never knew that you wanted. Chemistry Labs, books, video games, planetariums for your room, magazines, Star Wars stuff, great Halloween stuff, etc.
It is fun to go on a shopping spree with gift certificates.
You write quite well for an eleven/ soon to be twelve year old.
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