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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 9:11 Oct 28 (0)
  • Please help me convert a cogat score into an iq score...m.. - Kelly's Mom 10:43 Oct 28 (0)
  • Thinking Skills (m) - Jean in Newcastle, WA 12:38 Oct 27 (4)
  • how early computer play - christine 10:07 Oct 27 (9)
  • Where have your gifted dc found their play mates? nt - Kim in TX 10:07 Oct 27 (22)
  • I have a grade skipping question - Rachel 18:46 Oct 26 (7)
  • Valid Reasons for Testing-Opinions Please - Stephanie 17:20 Oct 26 (1)
  • Spam just popped up way down the board. - Jean in Newcastle, WA 1:14 Oct 26 (0)
  • Word Family Dice and other games??? - Nita 0:19 Oct 26 (1)
  • Asking a ps to consider a grade skip? - kbm 15:07 Oct 25 (9)
  • Rhonda, about your son's vision - Osmosis Mom 6:46 Oct 25 (2)
  • Learning (or not) against his wishes... - cleo Qc 21:03 Oct 24 (17)
  • Karin--I'd like to hear more about homeschooling a child with Asperger's... - katalaska 19:10 Oct 24 (3)
  • What would you do with a 3.5 yo ds who is chiming in on his K sister's math? - katalaska 18:54 Oct 24 (8)
  • Math Curriculum for dd 7.5 yo - Kim in TX 16:55 Oct 24 (9)
  • Math Curriculum for dd 7.5 yo - Kim in TX 16:54 Oct 24 (0)
  • What's the goal here? - Jean in Newcastle, WA 15:43 Oct 24 (6)
  • Pardon the typo - I'd love some feedback. - Eva 16:15 Oct 23 (0)
  • Accerlated high schooler - Eva 16:08 Oct 23 (12)
  • What is the title of the book with the home IQ test for dc? (or is it not a book?) nt - OhElizabeth 15:41 Oct 23 (2)
  • Re: Computer curriculum/resources - Donna 13:57 Oct 23 (2)
  • Reluctant about homeschooling my gifted sons - jen4man 10:01 Oct 23 (11)
  • New with questions (cross-post) - Kim 8:26 Oct 23 (19)
  • Reya--can I ask how you can tell that your son is "slightly dyslexic"? (m) - katalaska 14:49 Oct 22 (4)
  • How hard to "push" - Laurie in VA 23:35 Oct 21 (10)
  • Webmaster MAJOR SPAM happening below. nt - Virginia Dawn 22:31 Oct 21 (0)
  • Yikes! My not quite 3.5 year old started sounding out words today. My 5 year old Accelerated - Mandamom 19:24 Oct 21 (1)
  • Has this ever happened to you? What would you do? - lovemykids 11:55 Oct 21 (9)
  • ruminating on an earlier post...m - melissa in the desert, waxing philosophical--or maybe waning? 1:30 Oct 21 (10)
  • Bringing part of my response to Kim in TX question up here--and asking a new one about acceleration (m) - Elizabeth in Canada 22:49 Oct 20 (30)
  • melissa in the desert, here's one more fun catalog for you: MindWare (link inside) - Kareni 20:32 Oct 20 (2)
  • Rhonda--re: testing in Denver with a VSL child... - katalaska 14:49 Oct 20 (3)
  • accelerated high schooler - Eva 13:08 Oct 20 (0)
  • Wow! Thanks for all the very interesting replies to my q below (acceleratable : ) )... - AnnieN 11:27 Oct 20 (0)
  • Am I the only one who writes much of my own curriculum? m. - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:13 Oct 20 (6)
  • I'm reading "Climbing Parnassus" - KPzz 9:23 Oct 20 (7)
  • Although your dc may feel different are they themselves aware of the label of gifted? sm - Kim in TX 9:18 Oct 20 (16)
  • Speaking of self-acceleration... - Reya 1:33 Oct 20 (7)
  • Thank you to everyone who responded to my post about "belonging" here on the Accelerated Learner Board--I think I'll stick around. You all are such a help! - katalaska 20:14 Oct 19 (3)
  • One year of grammar - Trish 19:29 Oct 19 (2)
  • Easy cruising question... - Mary in Florida 12:39 Oct 19 (4)
  • You ladies (and men?) have given me confidence!! m - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:19 Oct 19 (3)
  • In light of all the discussion over the past month about accelerated, gifted, degrees of giftedness, etc., I've come to the conclusion that we probably don't fit on this board!! - katalaska 11:00 Oct 19 (31)
  • Where does giftedness come from... - Kim in TX 9:19 Oct 19 (7)
  • book binging...m - melissa in the desert 1:43 Oct 19 (31)
  • What made you suspect your children were...acceleratable? - AnnieN 23:45 Oct 18 (28)
  • Would you take dd up to the local ps for more gifted testing? (m) - Michelle M. 21:08 Oct 18 (5)
  • How to find a testing center? - Amelia'smom 19:53 Oct 18 (8)
  • cross-post from General and Special Needs boards--Has anyone had a child tested at Child Diagnostics, Inc. in Littleton, CO? - katalaska 19:42 Oct 18 (0)
  • Getting ds tested worth it? - Anne in Ore 13:45 Oct 18 (5)
  • Grammar woes. "Does it get harder, mommy?" - Sydney in NJ 11:45 Oct 18 (4)
  • So, I'm gone for three days, at an out-of-town funeral, and . . . - PariSarah in NC 8:03 Oct 18 (8)
  • I am in total shock - Kim in Tx 13:00 Oct 17 (19)
  • accelerated learner in public schools - HELP! - Jean 12:50 Oct 17 (4)
  • What do you do when people gush over how smart your child is? - Jean in Newcastle, WA 11:14 Oct 17 (11)
  • Problems with young readers and small type? - JennyT 11:11 Oct 17 (12)
  • homeschooling in Virginia - kim in fl 10:06 Oct 17 (4)
  • Future Jeopardy contestants?? - Misty 14:53 Oct 16 (14)
  • Help! My 8 year old ds is reading adult books! - Jean in Newcastle, WA 12:13 Oct 15 (28)
  • Catalog junky looking for a fix (m) - melissa in the desert 19:41 Oct 14 (10)
  • Does this sound right on IQ test results? - Lisa 17:59 Oct 14 (7)
  • If not Rosetta Stone, what? - Jenny in Florida 15:33 Oct 14 (4)
  • I'd appreciate some suggestions for a book or game for a very hi IQ girl who is turning 11. nm - Valerie in IL 15:16 Oct 14 (2)
  • Please give advice for placement for my friend stopping homeschooling - Amy 11:32 Oct 14 (3)
  • Sorry - Bonnie Ann Burgard - Ross G.C.C. 7:18 Oct 14 (1)
  • We had a nice, daydreaming-free math lesson today. m - PariSarah in NC 17:11 Oct 13 (2)
  • United Streaming? - Jenny in Florida 10:44 Oct 13 (2)
  • cross post from general board: have you read "Discover your childs leanring style" or similar - katilac 20:37 Oct 12 (5)
  • Are gifted children always advanced in language skills? - Jenny in NY 19:57 Oct 12 (9)
  • Hi Cleo, when you get a chance, could you check my post below? Thanks. nt - LJ 14:25 Oct 12 (4)
  • Question about piano lessons (somewhat OT but I know someone here teaches, brain is too foggy to get names straight.) - Karin 13:11 Oct 12 (5)
  • Charlotte - Another child motivated by your child's math level! - lovemykids 0:54 Oct 12 (5)
  • Latin studies after Latina Christiana II... - Mary in Florida 22:12 Oct 11 (7)
  • So...do you think we can skip formal math today? (m) - Sydney in NJ 11:15 Oct 11 (3)
  • This may not really fit here, but I need help/advice about my dd and her possessions, gifts, etc. - katalaska 9:28 Oct 11 (7)
  • What will the CogAT tell me exactly? - Lisa 22:32 Oct 10 (1)
  • Accelerate SOTW? - Arch At Home 20:50 Oct 10 (10)
  • Favorite Math program for "1st Grader" - Kelly in Suwanee, GA 20:18 Oct 10 (20)
  • repost, I need insight, please help me! - Erin 17:01 Oct 10 (5)
  • math...again - Melissa 15:18 Oct 10 (0)
  • math...again - Melissa 15:10 Oct 10 (1)
  • Hello, Jenne in AZ, will you email me? - Barb F. PA 1:11 Oct 10 (1)
  • This may seem crazy, but can you do some sort of test at home to see if your believes about your child are valid before wasting time and money with professional testing? nt - Kim in TX 22:28 Oct 9 (13)
  • yoohoo --Tim at peace hill press? I think we have some spam issues! nt. - melissa in the desert 21:48 Oct 9 (4)
  • Algebra curriculum - Donna 20:12 Oct 9 (1)
  • Where can I find Chess Textbook? - Jenne in AZ 19:25 Oct 9 (3)
  • Testing questions - lovemykids 14:14 Oct 9 (5)
  • Any ideas on what to do with a 2 1/2 year old gifted dancer who's not potty trained. He's been dancing since he was 1... - Kim in Tx 17:47 Oct 7 (9)
  • Why does ds like to do only "easy" things? - SandraDumas 18:30 Oct 6 (8)
  • Hello all. Blast from the past (Cleo ?s for you) - LJ 12:54 Oct 6 (2)
  • Actual Conversation in our house this morning: - PariSarah in NC 9:40 Oct 6 (21)
  • Can anyone recommend a good Astronomy unit? - Sydney in NJ 8:25 Oct 6 (7)
  • *I* adapted FIAR for two gifted kids, one on a highschool level! Definitely possible and we enjoyed it :) <nt> - Pamela 10:38 Oct 9 (1)
  • I need to look into this again... - LJ 17:11 Oct 8 (1)
  • We just got the most FUN fun-math book... - Sydney in NJ 20:01 Oct 5 (2)
  • Fighting over math! (Cute anecdote) - Nita 16:51 Oct 5 (0)
  • Math question - KPzz & mom2fourboys - you're who inspired me to post this... - Debra in CO 4:25 Oct 5 (4)
  • I think it is great, because maybe the next time an accelerated learner comes along in their school, maybe they will believe them and help them more. Kudos to your ds for doing so well on the test. nt - Amelia'smom 9:14 Oct 6 (0)
  • someone please tell me it's okay to only do one side of the Saxon math worksheets - katalaska 19:44 Oct 4 (4)
  • Okay, so I'm a "classical" failure: I need DVDs and software! - Jenny in Florida 12:39 Oct 4 (35)
  • Those who used NEM - what kind of calculator did you use?... - Nan in Mass 11:13 Oct 4 (0)
  • How does one test a child for grade level? Can the parent do it? Are there certain exams available over the internet? nt - Kim in TX 10:45 Oct 4 (7)
  • Brain Gym? - TaraHen 22:11 Oct 3 (3)
  • I'm so happy I found this board!!! and, - Jessie in TX 16:55 Oct 3 (0)
  • Maybe gifted but definitely moody, sulky, and getting on my nerves (m) - Kim in TX 14:08 Oct 3 (8)
  • Can someone recommend a book on hsing gifted children just to get me started. I just pulled dd out of a private school this week for doing so poorly, and need to "figure her out" quickly! TIA nt - KarenH 10:34 Oct 1 (14)
  • Hi....with some questions....(sorry it's long) - Jessie in TX 22:55 Sep 30 (73)
  • question about Saxon math and 3rd grader - katalaska 19:22 Sep 30 (3)
  • This relates to the Overexcitabilities thread. Do any of your kids (or you) respond differently than the norm to medications? (m) - Annette in WA 12:52 Sep 30 (6)
  • Has anyone's DS/DD taken the "EXPLORE" test by ACT - Jen 10:37 Sep 30 (3)
  • need feedback on math issue (long)... - Danielle 8:22 Sep 30 (8)
  • CleoQc - How did math go today? - lovemykids 18:31 Sep 29 (1)
  • film making - Nita 18:07 Sep 29 (3)
  • ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!! - Jenne in AZ 17:24 Sep 29 (2)
  • stef in colorodo - I emailed you about the peace walks. ;) - Nan in Mass 12:28 Sep 29 (0)
  • What is Lightning Lit? nt - Tara in FL 20:27 Sep 29 (1)
  • Re: United Streaming is a video-on-demand service...m - Beccanae 9:50 Sep 30 (0)
  • Thank you. I fiddled around on the site for a while (I want to try it but - saw 7:26 Sep 30 (1)
  • Overexcitablilities (m) - melissa in the desert 0:17 Sep 29 (40)
  • My grandson amazed me today. - Mary Jo in MI 22:13 Sep 28 (6)
  • What do you with a dd who produces extensive narrations!? - katalaska 14:54 Sep 28 (7)
  • Enrichment vs. acceleration thread from below - Rebecca in VA 14:17 Sep 28 (38)
  • Question for those not using Singapore - what do you use for pre-algebra/algebra... - Heather in VA 13:58 Sep 28 (24)
  • Who left with my child and left an alien behind???? - Cleo Qc 11:51 Sep 28 (44)
  • I have mixed feelings about Minimus, but think the TM is vital... - abbeyej 19:13 Sep 28 (0)
  • Minimus/Teacher Guide - Jenny in Florida 10:17 Sep 28 (0)
  • Re: Minimus Latin...Teacher Guide needed?...m - Amelia'smom 9:37 Sep 28 (8)
  • Virginia Dawn- Here's the English language book I've been reading... - Kathy in WI 21:57 Sep 27 (2)
  • Anybody have an accelerated 5th grader who needs me to guide him on his learning? - HOlly IN 20:56 Sep 27 (0)
  • Funny Singapore Moment - EKS 19:35 Sep 27 (3)
  • Reading above grade level and inappropriate content - Marie in Ohio 14:55 Sep 27 (11)
  • assuming it's boredom, possibly because of subject matter - katalaska 14:52 Sep 27 (2)
  • Bring the "math term" discussion up here - questions about Singapore.. - Heather in VA 13:02 Sep 27 (23)
  • Gifted Testing and Assesment - Sionnon 9:17 Sep 27 (3)
  • I have used their materials extensively, and have many of the titles for younger students. (gifted k-3, 3-6) What would you like to know? nt - melissa in the desert 17:00 Sep 27 (5)
  • Too funny: I JUST finished ordering two of their books. - Jenny in Florida 9:33 Sep 27 (1)
  • How does American History fit with SOTW? - Nita 20:13 Sep 26 (5)
  • balking: too easy versus too difficult--starting a new thread - katalaska 17:15 Sep 26 (4)
  • Reading Suggestions Needed - Karin 15:27 Sep 26 (11)
  • Nan in Mass ... I posted a question for you below. nt - stef in colorado 12:43 Sep 26 (0)
  • Questions about the H. A. Guerber books.... - Elizabeth 9:42 Sep 26 (2)
  • Singapore Earlybird - Supplements / Skipping Workbooks - Laurie in VA 0:25 Sep 26 (23)
  • Introduction - Reya 21:38 Sep 25 (26)
  • When is it not worth advancing your child... - Heather in VA 17:02 Sep 25 (99)
  • Gifted and Visual Spatial - Sionnon 13:50 Sep 25 (7)
  • For those of you with strong opinions on "pushing" (m) - EKS 11:27 Sep 25 (99)
  • SINGAPORE AGAIN - maybe I just need the website... - Janet Webb 2:50 Sep 25 (20)
  • High school credit and foreign languages-- funny thought and rambling - Reya 22:25 Sep 24 (40)
  • American History - Melissa 19:31 Sep 24 (4)
  • Singapore - for those of you who use Singapore, ... - Janet Webb 17:48 Sep 24 (8)
  • Thanks to all of you who responded to my Skipping Math Books post below (m) - EKS 11:56 Sep 24 (0)
  • I am proud of us - KPzz 10:01 Sep 24 (0)
  • Book Ideas for my almost 7 year old? - Jenne in AZ 0:33 Sep 24 (12)
  • Math Mistakes? - ADS 0:17 Sep 24 (1)
  • KPzz--I replied below but will copy the post here--thank you - katalaska 23:43 Sep 23 (22)
  • Has anyone used Singapore materials beyond 6A/B? - SFS 20:31 Sep 23 (3)
  • Please explain how one terms their dc as "accelerated?" (more) - anonymous :) 19:22 Sep 22 (726)
  • Davidson Institute - Angie in CO 17:08 Sep 22 (25)
  • Is this one of those "pass the bean-dip" moments you all talk about? - Sydney in NJ 14:37 Sep 22 (7)
  • ACT vs SAT for 7th grade DUKE TIP participant... (m) - Sharon in SC 12:25 Sep 22 (28)
  • Don't give up on them yet... - Annette in WA 11:18 Sep 22 (3)
  • If it were me . . . - Jenny in Florida 11:13 Sep 22 (1)
  • What are your other options? Is it a choice between this and regular homeschooling with you doing the prep? Or is there another option? nt - saw 4:26 Sep 22 (3)
  • Singapore Math ? for advanced children (m) - mom2fourboys 23:58 Sep 21 (15)
  • older kids and handwriting - Sara 22:19 Sep 21 (6)
  • Feeling confused. Need help ordering Math books for ds. - Charlotte 17:58 Sep 21 (49)
  • Skipping way ahead in one subject to accomodate another... - Jenny in NY 15:54 Sep 21 (5)
  • Spelling for 4yo - Laurie in VA 7:48 Sep 21 (9)
  • childhood obsessions/passions/compulsions (m) - melissa in the desert 23:28 Sep 20 (73)
  • Thanks for all the posts about science spines on the old board, I am busy researching my way through them, leaning closer and closer to real science 4 kids, so if there are any negatives speak now before it is too late for me. Everyone, thanks again! <nt> - melissa in the desert 22:39 Sep 20 (30)
  • Skipping math books (Help!) (m) - EKS 19:47 Sep 20 (6)
  • Great young Ancient World supplemental books--Peoples of the Ancient World and People of the Ancient World - Reya 19:30 Sep 20 (0)
  • Please elaborate on the comment on the old board "Spelling tests dont work." This is new to me. nt - Kim in Tx 15:15 Sep 20 (63)
  • Do you hold your children back? How do they progress? - Amy 13:50 Sep 20 (3)
  • Giftedness...Family trees and accessing sides of the brain-question - Karin 11:47 Sep 20 (2)
  • Stanford EPGY courses - ReneeR 9:04 Sep 20 (1)
  • I.Q. tests - Pat H 22:14 Sep 19 (119)
  • Sudoku Junior??? - Arch At Home 18:31 Sep 19 (4)
  • Looking for a little help here... - stef in colorado 10:12 Sep 19 (17)
  • Did I just have an epiphany?? - Dy 3:37 Sep 19 (9)
  • Quick, what will be the first animal on the new board? - Cleo Qc 23:01 Sep 18 (76)
  • Again??? - Cleo Qc 23:01 Sep 18 (0)
  • I went to a "playgroup" meeting for smart little kids today... - Jenne in AZ 21:28 Sep 18 (169)
  • Fifth! - Michele in SD 20:59 Sep 18 (0)
  • Oooo! Pretty! New, empty board! - PariSarah in NC 16:27 Sep 18 (17)
  • Thanks, EKS, for Young Scientists Club post! - Reya 15:44 Sep 18 (0)
  • The closest I've ever been.... and still second! (nt) - Kay in Cal 15:38 Sep 18 (0)
  • Welcome to the new board! - Tim at Peace Hill Press 9:11 Sep 18 (59)
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