Just your thoughts please

[MrKR]

Good afternoon all,

I'm a very proud dad of 1 and this is my first post so please be gentle.

I have a DD aged 3yrs 3months and her childminder (who has looked after her from 6 months of age)has always said that she is very advanced for her age, my DD started pre-school 3 months ago and now her teachers have said she has a natural flair for maths and art.

My DD is very independent, logical, articulate, inquisitive and quick to learn new things. She will happily count to 20,knows all the colours and shapes, say the alphabet, sing all the nursery songs, dress herself, take herself to the toilet. She also has a excellent memory and can certainly hold a conversation. Her creative side is just as good and some of her paintings from preschool I just dont believe she has done all on her own regardless of how much the teacher says she did.

I think what i really want to know is if this really is advanced for a child her age and how i can help/encourage her without pushing her.

thank you
KR

If she is advanced she'll pick up academia without any problems. Its tempting to go down the reading/writing route with children who show a thirst for knowledge. My view is leave that for when she starts school but develop a love of books, get messy, tap into her interests, go to museums, travel (if you can afford to!). Most of all have fun and encourage her to be a pre-schooler; it won't be long and she'll be a stroppy pre-teen.

1. Follow her lead

1. Give her as many life experiences as possible. Keep her well rounded.

You can't go far wrong then!

Thank you both

KR

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