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yes, I found the circle thing amusing too. I agree about the hugs, he doesn't do that now. I just found it strange because he had just turned 3, cut him a little slack. I just would never have called a parent to tell them that their child was being aggressive, I would have explained what they were doing.

His preschool said they won't be doing worksheets or anything, so that is good. He likes workbooks sometimes...but I don't imagine he would be interested in coloring in the letter A. In fact he just colored in his first real coloring book picture for me this week. He always just kind of scribbled. I asked if he knew how to color in the lines, he said yes so I asked him to show me and he did an incredible job. I was amazed. He just never does it because I guess he doesn't see the point. But he is all for taking lots of time designing and writing out homemade cards for people on special occasions. Interesting.

Keep using it Especially if you call it wise at the same time. LOL j/k

Michelle, there still can be a little bit of academics even in the play-based program, but DS6 did fine with that. They did have a letter of the week, but it was just one day during a circle time and my son really liked coming up with things starting with a given letter for show & tell.

They had monthly themes, but then went fine as well. When they talked about space, DS made them add all the dwarf planets to the list and brought in 2 or 3 page "paper" he wrote about Solar System. 90% of the time was spent on playing, art, music, and more playing.

I hope your son will have great year this time around. As for peers that's one of the hardest things. I wouldn't be surprised if your son's scores get him accepted to DYS once he turns 5. You can then find out if there are any "local" DYS kids close by. You could also see if there is a local AGATE chapter in your area and perhaps meet people that way.

A little academics is fine. DS enjoys letters and numbers and always has, so small doses should be okay. singing abc's and all that would bore him to tears but that's okay. I love how your DS supplemented things on his own, that's great. Glad the school was responsive to that as well. I would love to find local kids around that are similar to him. I feel slightly isolated in that way, but he does not seem to feel alone and love playing with his friends so that is wonderful. I know that the person we plan to have him evaluated by is very involved with AGATE, so maybe she can give us some ideas as well. Thanks.

Michelle

You may want to give the psychologist a permission to share your contact information with parents with similar children who ask for it. A friend of mine was given a contact phone number by her child's psychologist.

You might also see if there's a GT support group in your area. The school might be able to direct you to one, or you might find one through the NAGC website. That can be a good way to find other GT families, and maybe you'll get lucky and find another HG+ family.