Does anyone know where I can find information about the child genius'? ?

Question

I know some parents who have taught their children math and several languages before they even begin school. I need a website that helps explain how they do that. What techniques they use etc. Anyone got a website?

Answer 1

Just because a child learns early doesn't mean they are a genuis or that it helps them later in live. My son was reading and doing sign language before the age of 3. This is because I took the time with him to teach him.

I did one letter (using the wooden blocks with letters and numbers) with one sound a night for less than 10 minutes while he was in the bathtub.  I reviewed the previous nights letters and sounds. No more than 10 minutes or he would get bored or not listen.

Here's a google book about teaching children.

http://books.google.com/books?id=ORcvRxb...

Answer 2

Here’s a web site called toddler genius http://toddlergenius.com/.  They state “Toddler Genius is the place for families, preschools, and daycare providers to learn strategies to help youngsters reach communication, social, academic, and self-help milestones.  This is one amazing place for smart caregivers to develop smart kids.  We at Toddler Genius know what people need to know and we provide the information in an easy to understand fashion.”

Here’s a web site for the scholastic parent:  http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/parent...  On this page of the site - http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/articl... there is a Q&A with helpful info about a 2.6 year old that is gifted.  They discuss activities in which to encourage the child’s continued education and guidance.

This site, Pricegrabber.com, has a book (I haven’t researched it) entitled “Parents’ Guide to Raising a Gifted Toddler.” http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getpr...  There are two copies to choose from.  One is preowned for $3.09 and one is $74.49.

You might also wish to check out “The Well-Trained Mind.”  It’s a book used by many home-schoolers.  It’s available at Amazon and here’s a link -  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393059...  

I hope this has been of some help.