...I also made sure they knew that we were not trying to rush her, but felt that moving her up one grade would make it easier for the teacher to accommodate her. We also didn't think that being told she is the smartest kid in the class was good for her development, and she needed to learn the same skills everyone else got to learn in order to ensure her success when she was older. She needed to learn how to struggle a little bit and deal with challenges. I definitely made sure not to use the word "bored" or "gifted"!
This is music to my ears! Please be sure to stick around and help advise other new parents.
