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Hello,

I’m new to this forum. My son (3 years and 10 months) recently took the WPPSI-IV and got the following results-

Verbal Comprehension Index
126

Visual-Spatial Reasoning Index
126

Working Memory Index
138

Full Scale Score
140

The school my son will go to doesn’t have any special gifted program. They claim that they will help in teaching him more if he completes the year’s curriculum but I don’t think they have done that for any other kids before. They definitely don’t have any dedicated team member for it like a giftedness counselor.

I’m wondering with his scores, will he fit in to a regular school? Or do we need to specifically seek a school that has a gifted program? We will probably have to relocate to another for that as current country is lacking such schools. So the lift on our end is big but willing to do so if need be.

If the current school choice will suffice, then how soon should we start advocating? Or should we not? And any tips on how to do it without appearing like a pushy parent? He’s already doing 7-8 year old math (Singapore dimension math 1b currently).

Thank you,
Anant

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The puzzles in the commercial set may be too easy for her, but could give her ideas for making more challenging puzzles. She could incorporate rhymes, cryptic clues and maths in her puzzles.

I've never seen anything like this. Thanks for sharing! I will take a look at this.

If they are saving for a 3D printer, perhaps she & her brother might enjoy some of these adventure games and be inspired to create their own adventure game with their 3D printer, for family & friends: https://www.bonbonfusion.com.au/

Thanks for your reply, Eagle Mum. Interesting that you should mention that. She has enjoyed using one at robotics. She and her older brother are pooling birthday/Christmas/lawn-mowing money to save up for a 3D printer, and I am happy that they are working together to do this. I think you are right, that she will enjoy a 3D printer.

Does she have a 3D printer?

I acknowledge she currently doesn’t enjoy programming but perhaps it’d be different if this enables her creative side.

My youngest enjoys knitting with good quality wool.

Does anyone have recommendations on a gift for a 12-year-old gifted child who loves math and is very creative? She loves algebra, art, and science and also writes a lot of short stories. She is on a competitive robotics team as well. Some of her hobbies include weaving, soldering, drawing, reading, playing made up sports games (including making her own bows, arrows), roller skating, playing with chemistry sets, playing guitar and ukulele, creating her own art supplies, spending time outdoors. She hates programming. Haha

The mass-marketed toys/games usually in stores are way below her level of interest. We've also gone through mel science chemistry, mel physics, and maker crate (kiwico) subscriptions in prior years.

If anyone has ideas, I'd love to hear them. I don't want to limit ideas to brainy things. She loves thinking as well as doing.