Public School Plus Homeschool = Too Much?
October 8th 2006 06:19
The plan is that my child will be included in a pull-out program for gifted children. This means, for a total of 180 minutes a week, my child will go to a class for gifted students. The rest of the time will be spent in her regular class. Evidently, this is how the GATE program in our area is structured.
In a way I like the idea of non-acceleration because my daughter may be smart but emotionally she's still a six year old. Spending some time in a regular class than in a gifted class may help give her a well-rounded personality. My main concern is, if she'll be able to get the intellectual stimulation she needs.
I know my daughter, she's very curious, always active, easily gets bored with mundane, everyday things. Even as I write this she is watching cartoons while doodling in her notebook. She is like that, she can do two or more things all at the same time. So I'm not sure if the designated 180 minutes a week in a gifted class will suffice.
So now I'm thinking if I should continue homeschooling aside from her attending public school. I'm not planning anything heavy curriculum-wise, just light, educational learning activities which will supplement her lessons in school.
I think this will work, in fact she's complaining that we don't study anymore like we used to. Of course, we help her in her homework and projects, but she's still asking for more. Just the other day she was saying "I want to learn and learn and learn. I want to study, study and study. I want to read, read and read." Yes, she repeats it three times, sort of like a mantra.
That's my kid....pretty intense sometimes.
What are your views regarding homeschool? What about the present condition of our publc schools?
In a way I like the idea of non-acceleration because my daughter may be smart but emotionally she's still a six year old. Spending some time in a regular class than in a gifted class may help give her a well-rounded personality. My main concern is, if she'll be able to get the intellectual stimulation she needs.
I know my daughter, she's very curious, always active, easily gets bored with mundane, everyday things. Even as I write this she is watching cartoons while doodling in her notebook. She is like that, she can do two or more things all at the same time. So I'm not sure if the designated 180 minutes a week in a gifted class will suffice.
So now I'm thinking if I should continue homeschooling aside from her attending public school. I'm not planning anything heavy curriculum-wise, just light, educational learning activities which will supplement her lessons in school.
I think this will work, in fact she's complaining that we don't study anymore like we used to. Of course, we help her in her homework and projects, but she's still asking for more. Just the other day she was saying "I want to learn and learn and learn. I want to study, study and study. I want to read, read and read." Yes, she repeats it three times, sort of like a mantra.
That's my kid....pretty intense sometimes.
What are your views regarding homeschool? What about the present condition of our publc schools?
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Comment by The Voices in my Head
The Voices in my Head
Hope, I think you must be a pretty terrific mom and as long as you are focused on the needs of your child, do whatever you think is best. If she is asking for more schooling, then give it. I would try to make it as fun as you can, because children need to play. But if its educational, too, then great! All the better. Good luck with everything.
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Comment by Hope
Gifted Parenting
Freelance For Life
Voices in My Head - I try my best to parent my daughter the best way I possibly can. i'ts not easy, parents such as we do have a tough job. It makes me appreciate my parents even more. Thanks for the advice, I will try to make learning fun for her but educational as well. Right now music lessons seems to be working really well for us. She takes guitar lessons while I take I piano lessons, then we record whatever pieces we learned. It's fun as well as a great bonding activity.
Adrienne - I think a group of individuals filed a previous complaint against that bodyguard. I believe it's a human rights group, if I'm not mistaken.
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
This has been an interesting read. I am always worried about similar issues, but blatantly aware too, that too much emphasis is being placed on intellectualism as we live out the American paradigm, more and more. I agree wholeheartedly with you that spiritual values and development must equal social skills and just good old fashioned play acting out of all our fears and frustrations.
I found that cooking and just plain old chores, were some of the best ways to help my children develop the necessary maturity that they needed to 'prop-up' their intelligence and create structure in their lives. All kids need routine, especially my gifted ones.
In my hmble opinion, get them into baking, especially the evening meal. There is something so special in having the family appreciate a meal that you have cooked, boys or girls, that makes their self esteem SOAR!
Good Luck with it, you'll do well.
Lilla.
Comment by Hope
Gifted Parenting
Freelance For Life
Your blogs are interesting as well, I especially like your Dream Interpretation blog! Thanks and hope you'll come visit me again.