my child and i cant think of a third grade since idea any thoughts?or maybe i deas.if so that will be very nic
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Maybe you should go to class with your kid!  You might learn how to write literate questions.
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I teach third graders (8-9 year olds). I arrange their individual desks in groups of 4-5 with two people side-by-side- and then two facing them and maybe one on the end.  I select students who are lower to put next to average students and then higher students with average or low students. I give them many opportunities to discuss ideas in partners next to them(elbow partners) and partners across from them (mirror partners). They can also discuss things as a whole group which I allow them to name their table together. I also set up a reading corner.with pillows and books of varying levels. If you have room, you can set up a writing table to publish their writing. It could contain various papers, pre-made blank books, envelopes, markers, crayons, hole punches and zig-zag scissors. I have lots more ideas but hopefully this will help for now...Good Luck!
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I agree with Little Lulu.  If you can manage to have his teacher challenge him on his level, or you provide appropriate enrichment (most gifted children thrive on researching, working within their passions, be it dinosaurs, math, science, writing their own books for classmates to read, art...), this would probably be best.  The problem will hit at the middle school level, when many of his classmates will be reaching puberty and he will be a baby (and bullying and tormenting their classmates seems to be a hobby for middle school students) or in high school when he is a year or more behind in getting a driver's license.  If he is 7-8 years old socially and emotionally, he needs to be with 7-8 year olds, because when he is 9-10 years old socially/emotionally, he shouldn't be with 12-13-14 year old wild children!
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Hi Bill,\nMy son was exactly as you describe. He's 22, now, and a successful chemical engineer. I'll "second" everything Fortunato wrote. The problem is with the lack of challenge in your son's classroom, not with your son. My son first experienced challenging math work in 9th grade, and since this was a new experience, it took some getting used to and his grades took a dip for awhile. But he turned himself around and finally had reason to see why working through homework problems was important. If your school system isn't going to change, there isn't much you can do at this point. Except I heartily endorse the suggestion of music education. I can honestly tell you that learning how to play the trombone was my son's best form of MATH enrichment he could get before high school. Besides learning how to work hard in SOMETHING, music is a logical language like math. I'm sure it kept my son's brain from shriveling up all those years.\n\nDon't treat your son as though he needs EXTRA math practice. It's really, really difficult to find appropriate math enrichment for young kids. They mostly just need to progress ahead at their own rate of learning, but few schools let them do that. Offer your son some math and logic puzzle books and see if he takes to those.\n\nFeel free to contact me. Good luck.
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yeah, i can help.  i can help you be a better parent by giving you some advice:  don't do your son's homework for him.  you are sending him to school to learn, aren't you?  how is he going to ever learn how to do anything if you spend days doing his work for him?  \n\nsure, he might end up with an A in first grade, but who cares about what you got in first grade?  you could make an argument that grades are important to his future if they are high school grades, but it's far more important that he actually *learn* things at this age.\n\nsheesh.
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you must be a total moron....lol... my 3 yr old could figure that out ...If I have ofended you...WELL GOOD!!!\nBa-hum bug!!!
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What grade are you in if you don't know that word.......I think we all learned wha it meant in about second grade....lol..........
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Are you a graduate of 3rd grade?
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School is a great playground for kindergarten-age children. I remember having a smart 4-year old in my class when school started in September, and he was shy but brilliant. At first it was a little rough for him socially because he was afraid to open up, but I'm sure that with some motherly encouragement he'll make it through.\n\nIt will benefit him if he gets an early start to his education! I graduated among the youngest in my class and it was nice to be younger while accomplishing the same things as your peers, because you have a sort of head start. \n\nI think it's best to go on your gut instinct on this one. Good luck!
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THIRD GRADE!  They LOVE school, they want to please you, they still give hugs, and they are excited about learning!  They are really at a point in their lives where you can make a difference and have a resounding impact, too.  I remember my third grade teacher very well, and in asking around I found that that is mostly the year that people remember - in elementary school at least.  I absolutely LOVE teaching third grade!  Best of luck in making your choice!
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Something is wrong. Most children learn to read by the latter part of Kindergarten, if not before. Children at the third grade level should be able to read at least 110 words per minute. He definitely needs intervention before it is too late! Research shows that children who do not read on grade level by the end of third grade tend to not ever read on level.Have your boyfriend step in and get involved and work with his son's teachers to determine the reason for the problem.
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I like to think of myself as an intelligent person. I'm a mom , a step-mom, and an aunt to several.  I've also been a teacher for 11 years....and I'm ashamed to admit I HAVE NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT. Thank you so much for sharing. In answer to your question, I guess people are like me and have never really thought about it.
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Many children, especially boys are not developmentally "ready" to read in first grade.  Consider the ages of the students you are concerned about.  Do their birthdays make them among the youngest children in the class?  Being as little as a few months younger at six years of age is a big difference.  Often boys start school up to 18 months developmentally behind little girls of the same age, and if this issue is handled sensitively they usually "catch up" by middle school.\n\nDon't be too quick to think learning disability.  Very few children truly have learning disabilities, and at first grade it is very difficult to identify anyway because of developmental issues that usually resolve themselves by about 8 or 9 years of age.\n\nReading "on level" is a rather arbitrary definition in any case.  Are these students showing progress?  Are they being read to at home?  Do they own books?  Is reading seen as important in their homes?  As a previous poster suggested, can you suggest a summer reading program, or a summer "being read to" program?   That should help.\n\nMost of these kids will do just fine, given a little more time.  Discuss the issue with the parents and encourage the home support of reading, going to the library, etc.\n\nAnd all of us who are, or were, educators, or parents, thank you for your concern.
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Just listen to his advise...consider it..and make your own decision. His ideas may actually be good. Ask him nicely to please watch his language in front of the child.
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I was asked this same question when I was in the third grade... and almost 30 years later... my answer has not changed... I would ask for 3 more wishes!
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Judging by the level of your writing I'm gonna assume it's for a 3rd grade class.
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I studied this in 4th grade and my first instinct was 3