We just came from Wm's first 3rd grade parent/teacher conference and it was AMAZING. They didn't have one single negative thing to say (even when I asked if he had the wiggles, they said he is doing great!) Every subject is above grade level - especially reading (his teachers said he's reading books WAY above grade level), math (where he is doing the 4th grade Math sheets and acing them), spelling, and vocab. His reading teacher said Wm's writing is extraordinary - he is a very creative thinker, has an amazing vocabulary, and writes very, very well! I told her Wm journals every night and she was very impressed (mostly, his journal is about Minecraft and computer junk...but whatevs). Even more surprising is the reading teacher said Wm's PowerPoint presentation to the class was great and he didn't seem nervous at all (he hates getting up in front of people). His science teacher said that Wm works really well in groups with other students - and even helps the other kids!
Wm is now at an age where he is VERY aware that we are talking about him with his teachers - and also very aware that their feedback is important. When we came out, he goes, "TELL ME EVERYTHING THEY SAID. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING OUT." When we told him it was all wonderful and everything they said, he practically glowed. Wm, like pretty much everyone, responds extremely well to praise! His math teacher did say that Wm is not used to getting things wrong - and when he rushes through things he thinks are "easy" and then makes a mistake, and he hears he is wrong, he goes, "WHAT?!?!!?" and is very upset. Wm does not like to be wrong. At. All.
Yay for Wm!!!!
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