My wife was a school teacher and we owned a daycare at one time. I have two boys and both of them are extremely gifted. They learn quick and without a lot of repetitive tasks. It just seems to be natural to them. I’m glad, I think life is so much easier when you are able to retain information quickly and for long periods of time…sounds simple doesn’t it?
As a gadget man, I like to build and create. My oldest son is always asking questions, always wanting to know how to make things around the house work. And, with the information he seems to be getting at school, I know he isn’t just being sent to school for babysitting.
He is just in the first grade but he often tells me about atmosphere, planets, the sun, the moon, the weather. He keeps me on my toes asking me various multiplication facts as well. I do my best to explain to him how to build, create or repair various gadget’s around the house but sometimes, he is the one explaining to me.
My son’s school is a great school. That doesn’t mean I agree with everything that goes on, but 95% of the time, I can honestly say that my son comes home each day with a new skill, new information and knowing how to accomplish one more extraneous task.
I don’t think we tell the teacher’s how much we appreciate them but honestly, when your child is excelling as mine is, I can only turn to the school and his teacher and say thanks.
Thanks Mrs. L for all you do!
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