One of Austin's favorite games is having Brian ask him some addition problems so he can figure them out in his head while we are sitting at dinner. Notice I said Brian asks him...we wouldn't get very far if I did the asking :-). Here is a snippet of our dinner conversation tonight (after a couple of rounds of "what's 12+7 or 6+8" etc)- Austie "Hey dad, can we do some more addition please?" (like seriously, is he Brian's kid or what? Who ASKS to do addition??!)
Brian "What's 33+18?"
"It's 41...no 51"
"Good job buddy! What's 42 + 24?"
"66"
He then proceeds to answer 88+8, 88+18 and 70+31 correctly. In his head. Meanwhile I'm still tryin' to use my fingers :-) Brian told me to pull out my tiddlywinks so I could figure it out. Ha ha.
Great job Munchie Love! God has given you a love for letters & numbers and is enabling you to learn a lot! I'm so proud of you buddy!!
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OK, seriously? He didn't have to use his fingers? aggggggh! You have to get this kid tested or into some special program. Keep feeding his desire to learn!!!!!
Amy, Don and I have just come from two homeschool conventions; and whether you homeschool or not, you might want to check out the Virginia convention in Richmond to
see some amazing curriculum, books and games for gifted students. Aurora Lipper-a pilot, astronomer, mechanical engineer and university instructor- will be at HEAV. She is young, small, redheaded and an incredible teacher. She is attempting to inspire a love of science is young people. Her website is www.SuperchargedScience.com. I would highly recommend checking this site out for yourself.
I know this is a busy time. Hope you are doing well.
omigosh! I just commented on your last post about Austie's amazing capacity to problem-solve but this is truly out-of-the-ordinary. He is definitely a 'gifted' child...watch out, world!!!
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