Thank you so much! I have been buying work books for him, we are working our way through the next few years of maths, english and science. I have a few french books, and am trying to teach him french (I speak a little myself, and we have a couple of CDs too, he loves watching his favourite cartoon in french too!) Since he was given a 3DS for christmas things have become easier, and I saved up and got a special timer, so he knows how long he has (it has 3 different colours and noises as well as the time ticking down, so he can process it easily).
We have just found out we are expecting another little one! Although this will mean more work, I get 6-9months off work so I can spend more quality time with him.
Thanks all
trying to find appropriate after school activities in our area.
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Originally Posted by dazeofdolphins
Dear Terry,
I have an 11 year old girl who just made straight A's and A plusses in middle school. She qualified for Gifted and Talented Education but the State of California does not have enough money to fund this program. My style is to keep her busy: volleyball, cross-country, track, girl scouts, piano, trumpet, play dates, and family field trips to the ocean, museums, shows, ballet, etc. We're on a budget so I try to find activities that don't cost too much. Sometimes we go on hikes or for a bike ride. Other times we play educational board games. She seems like she does her best when she is busy and having fun. The teacher piece is difficult. Maybe the teacher would be motivated to give extra assignments "for fun"? There is a lot to check out on the net, too. Be creative. It doesn't have to cost a lot to challenge our witty children. And sometimes, they even lead us to what they are interested in. Listening is a big key to parenting as you know. Good luck! You strike me A's an amazing parent!!!
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