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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do what the previous posters suggest - read, explore the world with your child, etc.  Don't have a plan or a program, it's not about that.  Your child should be allowed to be a child.  If they're gifted, you'll know it.  Follow your child's lead and let them explore the world.

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It really depends on the child, to just come out and suggest just saying, "whatever..." for every child is actually quite reckless.  Some do it by themselves and our fine some if you don't give a needed nudge won't be what they can be.[/quote]

Hoever, the HGC program is meant for the motivated students.  You really do need to be self-motivated, and they are looking for kids whose needs aren't met by the home schools.  These are unusual kids, that the program is meant for.  [/quote]

Not the PP, but what do you think helps create motivated students?  It helps if your child can start K feeling confident and prepared.  A child going into K knowing how to read, and knowing some basic math skills will feel good about himself when he can keep up in class.  This can follow him into first/second/third grade, and motivate him to want to do better.

However, a kid going into K not being able to keep up, or feeling lost, is going to feel more 'beaten down' and might have an affect on his self-confidence.

IMO, helping your kid go to K well-prepared is a parent's job.  Why do you think they offer free Head Start programs for kids whose parents can't afford it?  Because there have been studies that show how early childhood ed/K readiness can affect kids' school performance later on.

I applaud OP for trying to help her kids succeed and excel in school![/quote]

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