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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do not, not, _not_ let on to DC that they somehow deserve special treatment because X or Y subject in school is easy for them right now.  The sense of entitlement and superiority will operate against any instincts they have to apply themselves, any real need to work harder as things get more difficult, and any humility required to try and fail at something totally new.  Plus the stratification in the lower elementary grades is far more pronounced than it will be later.  Kids who can already read are light-years away from those who aren't proficient yet, for example.  It will all get closer together as kids transition past the basic skills and into actually applying them.  Don't let yourself start subconsciously cultivating this disconnect as a sign of DC's intelligence.  Be patient, and teach DC to be patient, too.[/quote]

THIS. Kids are all over the map at this age and school being easy in 2nd grade could mean anything from they're a super-genius to 2nd grade is just not that hard. School may be a breeze for your child forevermore, or they could find future grades very challenging for whatever reason. But odds are, they will encounter something that doesn't come easy at some point. And they need to know how to manage those feelings and work through them, rather than give up or shut down the first time something is tough.

(Also, you can ask DC's teacher for guidance without requesting wholly differentiated instruction. E.g., "DC often finishes math after 15 minutes. Can they bring a book or a crossword? What would you recommend? How can we help cultivate good habits when they have downtime?" Etc.)[/quote]

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