Formal Education For A Gifted 4-year Old In Washington State?
Our 4-year old daughter is reading, writing and doing basic math, she even problem solves and has about half the Dolch words memorized. She’s very bright and it would be a waste to make her have to wait a year only to have her enrolled in Kindergarten which she would probably get bored in. Does anyone know of any resources in Washington state (Island County) that would help us? Homeschooling has already been considered but with today’s economy both of us parents need to work full-time.
You should start at Hoagies Gifted site. They have links to pretty much everything you might need.
If your daughter can use the computer, there are several online programs for gifted children, such as CTY.
i would definitely recommend that you find out what kind of resources your local public schools have to offer. when i entered kindergarten and elementary school, my district sponsored a program called “project challenge” which provided me with free enrichment education several times a week. it was wonderful for me and the other children in the program.
i’d also DEFINITELY recommend looking into CTY (center for talented youth). it’s an organization of johns hopkins university which provides classes and programs for gifted children from a very young age all the way through early high school. they have sites all over the country. your daughter can attend one of their summer programs or do distance education online when she is old enough. it’s a must for any gifted child and adolescent. the program is catered to each individual and very motivating.
good luck!