Not a humblebrag. I need serious advice.

Yep, tell her she is being put in a smarter class but not to brag about it. In first grade they had me go read with the third-graders, etc.

Just tell her that some people are gifted at certain this, some are better artists, some are better writers, she happens to be good at math. If you have one conversation, and don't make a big deal about it, she will understand. I was in a similar program at her age, and everyone understood that us gifted participants were in there because we were better at math, including the non-gifted students. No one cared, but let her know the truth.

If your daughter is that smart, she should know why she is in a different class.

YungFartlek wrote:

If your daughter is that smart, she should know why she is in a different class.

Thanks for all of the advice. I will simply mention it casually and leave it at that.

To the comment above, she is in 3rd grade. Plus, the group contains kids from all grades, so it's not like it is just people in her class. She has no clue. She just knows that she is no longer taking math with Caroline, Helen and Lily on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you know?

I wouldn't make too much of just being in that class...but if she accomplishes something good, make a big deal out of it.

kids shouldn't be praised for being in a group...they should be praised for accomplishing things. reward the behavior, not the fact of being.

MathDaddy wrote:

Our daughter (3rd Grade) is doing extremely well in math.

Our daughter is going to be joining a few other kids at her school in a more challenging math program that is designed to prepare them for AP and College level courses.

Good grief. While you're at it, why not have her apply for a few summer internships and volunteer programs so she can start building her application?

MathDaddy wrote:

YungFartlek wrote:

If your daughter is that smart, she should know why she is in a different class.

Thanks for all of the advice. I will simply mention it casually and leave it at that.

To the comment above, she is in 3rd grade. Plus, the group contains kids from all grades, so it's not like it is just people in her class. She has no clue. She just knows that she is no longer taking math with Caroline, Helen and Lily on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you know?

So they're preparing her for AP and college level math how exactly?

Maybe I neglected to read that she's in 3rd grade.. If its even in there, I didn't go back to check. But I think the other posters gave you the idea you're looking for..

This thread is useless without pics

I went back.. I see it now... Yea best to proceed with caution and not have her feel like its all that different, or a punishment... she may shut down to the idea and regress. Just let her know its a good thing.. Though I will say 3rd grade is a tad early to be setting them up for AP/college... Like 3rd grade is what? long division or something?

YungFartlek wrote:

If your daughter is that smart, she should know why she is in a different class.

+1

All of my children have been in gifted programs during school. Two skipped grades. My kids knew exactly why they were put in special classes or sections. If your child can't understand it, she may not be gifted.

Seek help, daddy. No, don't. You're way beyond help, poor man.

Your wife is the smart one, right? Or does your daughter's math gift come from the dairy man?

Man, my cheeks are bright red still. Are you for real?

The Gallant Pig Man wrote:

MathDaddy wrote:

Our daughter (3rd Grade) is doing extremely well in math.

Our daughter is going to be joining a few other kids at her school in a more challenging math program that is designed to prepare them for AP and College level courses.

Good grief. While you're at it, why not have her apply for a few summer internships and volunteer programs so she can start building her application?

3rd grade is the best time to prep for differential equations. She is already behind and likely will have to play catch up.

Embarrassment by proxy wrote:

Seek help, daddy. No, don't. You're way beyond help, poor man.

Your wife is the smart one, right? Or does your daughter's math gift come from the dairy man?

Man, my cheeks are bright red still. Are you for real?

I was replying to mathdaddy, obviously.

And I agree with baby daddy. Give us some pics, man. Show us that big brain!

So you just went along with it even though you have very little info on the program.

Q1: How exactly is class going to prep my 3rd grader hit AP and college classes? She's 8 and barely knows algebra.

Start with that.