Trinity,
Thanks so much for all your sage comments and advise.
This topic of giftedness stirs a lot of anxiety within me. With knowledge comes a great deal of responsibility to take action. And action takes a great deal of time, effort, heartache, frustration, labor, financial resources, and courage. However as loving parents, isn't it true that we will do anything for our child even if it means opening up Pandora's box and facing whatever lurks inside? I do know in my heart it's vital that our family finds out for sure so as to educate ourselves in finding the best way to approach our DD's learning needs.
You asked if she would have been capable of handling an upper grade in Calvert. I think so because everything I taught her she would absorb immediately. I mentioned to some (not many at all because I always feel others think I'm bragging) how easy it was for me to teach because of how quickly she learns. Her only problem is staying focused in her least favorite subject (writing). I've mentioned before how she finds it very difficult. The pencil can't seem to keep up with her brain and imagination. And when she tries to write her thoughts cannot seem to flow on paper as well as they do verbally. So reverting back to your question, Trinity I think she could keep up in a higher Calvert grade level but not in writing, yet I can't say for sure because I haven't taken that approach. Oh and by the way I mentioned to her if she would like to spend more time learning to type as you suggested. She agreed to it after some grunting remarks about how boring and repetitive her computer class is at school. Thanks for the idea!
I have another question for you (ok maybe two or three) do gifted children excell in every subject? Is there anything that doesn't come easy? Do they have superior memories all of the time? All right I'll head over to the library tomorrow and get those books you listed. If you have some of those answers I'd love your input.
Thanks everybody!!!
