My daughter is at a 3-3 1/2 year old level?

Question

My daughter has a bit of a speech delay, but recently has really started talking "thanks to her therapist" Today in her therapy the lady did an assessment to see where my daughters cognitive skills are. From what the lady gathered she is at a 3-3 1/2 year old level "she is only 2 1/2" She knows all of her colors "9 total". She knows shapes and starting to learn numbers and letters. She knows her right hand from her left hand and so much more. My question is with her knowing all of this stuff does this mean she will be SMART when she is older as well? I want the best for my children and as easily as she learns I want her to know it all. "I taught her 2 colors in 10 minutes, and her right hand from her left hand in 15 minutes". Am I pushing her to hard or is this appropriate if she is willing to learn? Please no rude comments she loves learning..

Answer 1

I remember I always tested at least one grade level earlier on (4-5 years old) and then the levels increased as I got older... I think it's a very good sign she will be intelligent. If there were any other developmental delays, it would have shown on the test. Teach her as much as she is willing to learn, if you see her getting frustrated or irritable then just stop for a while & try something different. Try and ascertain what her basic favorite subjects are (dinosaurs, trains, butterflies, etc.) and use them to keep her interests strong. Your love of teaching her new things is a good foundation to encourage her to love to learn new things.

That's what my mother did. I could read, tie my shoes, spell most basic words, and add & subtract before I even started kindergarten.

Answer 2

Kids are sponges and they soak up everything you teach them.  She is most likely ahead because of the attention she receives from you and her speech therapist. Does this mean she will always be above average? Not really, but at this point it's too early to tell. 2 kids with the same IQ, 1 isn't taught much and the other is constantly being talked to and shown things by an adult, the second will progress faster but it doesn't mean he/she is smarter, just has more opportunities to learn.  

Answer 3

Kids are smarter when you work with them like that.  If she is willing and enjoying it, go for it!  My son is the same way, he always wants to know more.  Be careful when sending her to school, if they aren't challenged their learning will slow down and be on everyone elses level.

Answer 4

it all depends.  giving your child a leg up and a helping hand is definitely great.  but honestly, she sound like a bright girl but not a child prodigy.

I have a brother who is a prodigy... he was reading by 3 (without help from our parents or anyone he just picked it up); he speaks 8 different languages fluently and 4 of them just by reading a language book; he could add, subtract, multiply and divide by the time he was 4, he could tell time, etc... He skipped 3 grade, 8th grade, graduated at HS at 16 (with a late birthday) -- he got his 2 bachelors and masters at 20, and got his Doctorate at 24 because he took time off for studies abroad, etc.. He actually has made a good name for himself in his professional career.  

Is your daughter smart?  Yes.  Is she a prodigy? Probably not.  But I can't tell from a question alone.

Encourage her to learn and that is what you should do, just don't push.  Make learning a game and fun and she will soak it up like a sponge!!

My daughter was able to name and make the sounds of 20 animals, spoke 2 different languages, etc... but she is not a child prodigy.  She is on level with her peers and exceeds on only her language skills for testing.

Usually, by 3rd grade you will find out where she falls in terms of her skills and her level.

Answer 5

My brother, sister and I all learned to read fluently before we went to school. We loved learning. But I have seen parents that are pushy. You don't sound as if you're like that, but try not to give your girl the (unconscious) message that she has to be perfect.

Take your cues from her. She is still a baby. When she gives you the signal that she's tired or sick of learning, give her a break or stop entirely for a while.

You're never too young to learn :) just do it for the right reasons, because she likes it and to reach her potential, not like those crazy moms who are trying to make the next Baby Einstein. Shudder! And if she is a little slower to learn certain things than others, be encouraging and encourage the effort rather than the result. Make sure she knows that she doesn't have to do everything perfect or be ahead of everyone else in order for you to love her and be proud of her. (I know, that goes without saying.)

Does this mean she will be a very smart adult? Who knows! It's a good sign. But if she loves learning, that's the important thing. If she loves learning she will go far. I'm really glad that my parents spent the time with me so early and encouraged a love of books and writing and creativity and music. it gave me self esteem as a child and I loved nothing more than reading a book I picked out at the library or book store. good for you to be so dedicated to your little one.  :)

Answer 6

children is so anxious to learn some thing.. they like to know and learn about stuff.. just try to make the lesson more fun. and also reward her, when she finished learning something.. and also compliment her, so that she know that she had done something good.

uu can see how smart is she by looking how fast she learn something.

Answer 7

I think that your daugther is smart and I do not think you are pushing her too hard. I have three kids of my own, the youngest is 4 year 2 months. She started saying clear words when she was 9 months old and I thought she might be a genius but seems like at 4 years old, she is as normal as the other kids. :)