I knew Syd was going to do well in Kindergarten. She is so smart and really advanced for her age. She's been reading for a while now (maybe 6+ months)!! She amazed us by just picking up a book one day and saying "I can read" and SHE COULD!!!! :)
Well last week her teacher called us at home. Unfortunately I wasn't home so she talked to Rex (man, I always miss the good stuff...lol)! Apparently her teacher decided to have her reading skills tested. We didn't even know she was going to do that. She went and sat down with the "tester" and the woman opened the book and Syd took off. She said she never hesitated, just started reading and doesn't use her finger to point at the words. Well, it turns out our little girl is already reading at...an END of SECOND GRADE, beginning of THIRD GRADE level!!!!! WHOA!!!! We knew she was doing great but we had no idea it was that far. I could have absolutely burst with pride!!! :) WOW!!!!
So her teacher went on to say that she believes Syd will end up in a gifted program just based on how she learns - she picks things up very quickly and retains a LOT!!! Whether that happens or not, who knows (I never wanted my kids to be in a gifted program but I also would never want to hold them back)! Regardless, we didn't share this news with her or Mason, because we don't want them to know. Everybody knows she can read and that's all they need to know. I don't want to put any pressure on her or make Mason feel any less than he is (if that makes sense)!! Sooo, if you see them - PLEASE don't talk to them about it!!!! :)
The teacher went on to say how much she adores having Sydney in her class and that (even though she shouldn't say it), she's her favorite. She said how Syd is so kind to the other kids and will sit and help them if they get stuck on something. She said Sydney just brightens her day and she loves it when she comes in!! I imagine she walks in everyday with a smile on her face!! :) My girl has the sweetest soul! I pray she never changes!!! I'm so proud of her!!!!!
Anyway, thanks for letting me brag. I can't help it!! :)
Here are a couple pictures of her before school one day last week!!! She looked so darn cute!! :)
Love you my beautiful bean...
5 comments:
Well I cant say I am surprised ;) She is just a smarty like mom :) And beautiful to boot!
Brag away, what a star!!!
Brag you should!!! I am SOOOOOO proud of Miss Sydney Bean!!! I knew she was brilliant but it's nice when someone official (like a teacher) confirms it! ;)
Tell Rex he'd better keep those guns handy to scare away all the boys...beauty and brains - there will be no stopping her!
I, TOTALLY, agree, with Caren!!!
She is like a "little sponge and LOVES to learn:):)"
Someday, when she is older and becomes a "famous artist!, I'll just sit back, and say, I told YOU SO!!:):)"
She is the most beuatiful, vivacious 5 year old I have EVER known. She is SO well adjusted and EVERYONE, she meets, is 'HER Friend':):) HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE HER???
I could NOT be anymore proud of a Grandaughter, than I am of "our little bean:):)" 5 going on 21!!!!!!!!! LOL
"I love you Sweetie," with all my heart:):)
I am so proud of her. Both your kids hold a very special place in my heart. I love when they are over at our house playing with the boys. Love you
Kori
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