DS5 was moved from preschool to the K-2 classroom in the spring. By May he was the top student in the first grade group. He's attending summer school because it serves as daycare. He's on pace to complete the targets in the second grade curriculum by the end of the summer. In September when he's supposed to be starting K, he'll be mostly working in third grade material. His teacher says she's never seen anything like this.
This school goes through 8th grade and allows each kid to work at their own pace with an 8:1 student/teacher ratio. There are no administrative stops on progression. He can go, go, go which is in line with his personality.
His handwriting, attention span and work habits are all on pace with his work. This is very different than his 2e older brother.
Should we look at more depth to slow the pace? He'll have basically finished 3 grades in six months.
He is fiercely competitive and wants to be the tallest, smartest, fastest, etc. We have a few types like this in the extended family and they're successful but a bit annoying.
This isn't the type of gifted kid I'm used to dealing with. Up until a few months ago everything was play based with him.
