Hi Mom2LA,
I do think it's time for a chat with the teacher to compare notes. Remember that what will impress the teacher is 'how your daughter is feeling' so try as much as the bounds of honestly dictate to translate her words into feeling.
If she outright cries, do say so.
If she dwadles on her way to school, and used to be the first one ready, so that.
If she gets a bit choked up when talking about wanting more science, focus on the vocal quality.
As a rule, the teachers will feel guilty if you say that the child is bored, but concerned if you say that the child is unhappy. We know that that is the same thing, but they don't.
As for afterschooling, I encourge it as possible, and not just what your daughter 'wants' to learn, although mostly child lead. If you can find a way to push her in her area of strength, that's a good thing.
During school hours, be ready to provide some in-depth curriculum to give the teacher, but look for a sign that the teacher wants it before you bring it to the table. Teachers love for the work a child does to be related in some way to what the rest of the class is doing, so that the child can share it with the classmates, and feel 'part of things' (note that feeling-centered perspective again) So if the class read a book that involved baking cookies, you can provide 'kitchen chemistry' activities. The contection can be really really slender - you are just looking for a pretext here, not a real, meaningful connection.
Best Wishes,
Grinity
