How many words (2yo)?

[Independant]

Hi all

This is just a curiosity thread more than anything I suppose!

Had DS “parents evening” at nursery tonight where his key worker said that DS is a chatterbox and quite advanced with his talking and communication.

He can correctly identify all 50 of his flash cards, can identify probably 80 out of 100 animals from his “100 animals” board book, and communicate his wants and needs such as breakfast, milk, bed, and whether or not he has done a poo in his nappy (not always).

He can identify 10 colours and count to 10 as well.

I thought he was just average for his age but his key worker seemed to imply he was a bit more advanced than his peers and they’re thinking of moving him into the next room due to this.

Has anyone else experienced the same or similar and if your child was moved up a room at nursery did it have a negative or positive impact? I’m
Worried the older children may be a bit too boisterous and may overwhelm him as he isn’t the most confident little character, but don’t want to hold him back either.

To be really honest it sounds clever but not necessarilly ridiculously so. My daughter definitely would have known the above at just turned 2 but probably wouldn't have communicated it to nursery which is why now at age 3.5 I'm getting 'she's a dark horse isn't she' as she's finally starting to actually demonstrate what she knows I think moving up to preschool (presumably?) is not just about a few facts that he can reel off and nursery should know that. Is he confident in making friends and the more engaged play that a typical 3-4YO will do? Can he cope with the reduced level of supervision and individual attention? Does he have the self care skills to cope? (I'd argue not if he isn't potty trained) I'm not saying this to put a downer on his acheivements, (he's obviously a bright spark) I'm just saying I'm not sure it's justification for moving him in with kids much older than him and with probably vastly greater social and independence skills than him. These things are equally important for his school readiness and sending him up too early might even set him back a bit. Just something to think about. X

My DS is 2 and speech delayed and does absolutely none of what your son does. He also refuses to nap so he ends up in the pre school room for that part of the day. Despite being probably the same as a 14/15 month old in communication he has no issues in the older room and holds his own. My point being I think it's child and personality dependent that's more important vs wether they are achieving above and beyond those their own age.

My DS was similarly advanced. Personally I'd keep him with his peers. Putting him with older children at this age wouldn't have any discernible affect on his long term advancement and play with peers is important, much more than any kind of formal education at this age