Hi Skyward,
I'm glad your DD enjoyed the workbooks. Once she gets to her 'readiness level' they should by you a little peace.
Yes, the reccomended ages on those things are 'for real.' Please take my word for it, ok?
Your daugher is probably young for formal testing, but some parents like to document their development, see the website
http://www.educationaloptions.com/ for a summary of the book 'Losing our minds, gifted children left behind.' which I particularly reccomend to help you start wrapping your mind around the various LOG, Levels of Giftedness.
Remember that whoever you are talking to about Giftedness has their own definition of Giftedness. I think of Gifted children as having special educational needs beyond what is ordinarily offered in school. I also think of it as an 'Alternate Path of Development' which helps explain why your DD can add, and may or may not be good at counting. Expecting her to learn X first, and Y after, then finally Z just won't work.
Enjoy your reading!
Grinity
