After a rough couple of attempts at preschool (Montessori) we are switching to a nature playgroup for my 3.5 year old and I will teach him at his own self-guided pace at home. I really just wanted him to learn the calendar anyway, I think I can handle that one. I have been trying to find a gifted group of pre-schoolers in my area for museum trips and bird walks and maybe a few "lessons." I figure I have an advantage living in such a populated area, maybe I can find a same-age peer for my son that can ride on the same wave with excitement towards words, animals, nature, and space. All of the groups I can find are for age 6 at the youngest. Anyone out there? Anyone not in the Bay Area have advice for finding a network without announcing to the general public that you believe your child is "gifted?"

Thanks!