From what I've read from assorted people this is one of the biggest problems with pull-out programs. Instead of being something different it's something extra. I've been asked to give some feedback to DS6s school about gifted kids and that's one point I weant to make clear, it can not feel like punishment. It would be unacceptable for my child to skip recess to do a gifted project. Ideally that project would be achievable in the regular class time allowed for it.