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Comment by Sandi & Trev on July 22, 2010 at 5:00pm

We've been to a couple of small poppies sessions and really enjoyed them! The teachers had infinite patience...something I run short on some days!!

Comment by Gretchen on July 22, 2010 at 3:09pm

Hi Sonia,

Hope this makes sense, as it's written with a headcold (mine) and two children (3yrs and 7months) doing vastly different noisy things I need to keep an ear on!

Callum's part of the Small Poppies group, and we think it's great.

I feel it's definitely worth doing, as it extends kids' experiences so much, and introduces them to so many things that they might not otherwise get exposure to at an early age...but it's not done in a "teachy-preachy" way that might put them off (as, let's face it, pre-schoolers tend not to be willing to be lectured - especially bright pre-schoolers!). Plus, it's heaps of fun and so nice to be around mums/dads who have similar challenges in their child-rearing!

I can't write more at the mo, as Callum's come in to ask for my engineering help with his latest train track project...but if I don't post this now I'll forget I'm sure! Feel free to email me if you want me to answer any more questions about our experiences there, however!

G :-)

Comment by Sarah Walker on July 22, 2010 at 2:20pm

Hi Sonia! Well done for getting out there! I don't have any experience with Small Poppies as I now live in Aus and only really found out about it a little bit before we left NZ. I do know people who had their kids involved in it and they spoke very highly of the programs run. Also,it's a great place to meet likeminded parents.....how you will need them!

Genevieve, that's amazing and yes so often all you hear about is the gifted child that goes unrecognised etc or only info on the child, now how they grow up as adults and the trials they go through to get there. I don't think you sound egotistical at all!

Has anyone here heard of or participated in the Tournament of the Minds? It's international and very popular in G&T groups. My little girl has just been invited to participate and we are very excited....finally something she can truly sink her teeth into! If anyone has done this or had kids participate, please share your experiences!

Comment by Sonia on July 22, 2010 at 1:58pm

Just been to a Poppy Peek session yesterday, which was okay..we've been 'allowed' lol to join the playgroup. Has anyone had any experience with the Small Poppies program, ie how's it like, has your child benefited etc?

Comment by Genevieve on February 14, 2010 at 12:54pm

HI, just introducing myself, I really do not want to sound egotistical (so I am sorry if I offend anyone!)

i was labeled gifted when I was 2.

School was horrible, I was bored constantly despite going to a top private school and doing IB instead of NCEA...the only relief was my mother who really motivated me to keep on going!

Just letting you know that your gifted children are going to be a handful if they are anything like me, I am now part of MENSA, and that is a great group if you could get your children tested through them once they are at the right reading level (which could be pretty early for some of you)

If you need any advice on things your kid is going through I could maybe help or get in you touch with the right groups.

Comment by Sarah Walker on September 30, 2009 at 2:33pm

This group is just a common place for us to share our resources and ask questions, can be for if you have gifted kids or just want to learn more about it. How you parent you children is entirely up to you!

xxx

Comment by Sarah Walker on September 30, 2009 at 1:36pm

Feel free to share useful resources and ask the itchy questions :-)

Comment by Marilynn - Mums on Top Editor on September 30, 2009 at 12:34pm

oooh! the first to write here!