[btb87]

I'd like to ask a question for those of you that teach early childhood/elementary education. . .

I did a 'baby' search and didn't really see too much on this topic. But my question to you is, where should my daughter be academically? She is 8 years old and in the 2nd grade. She's a very bright child (and I'm not just saying that because she's my daughter) but I am concerned about her math "skills". She reads very well and is attending a private school where they focus a lot on reading. Most of the homework that she has is vocabulary and the like, but she doesn't really bring home much math or science homework. I've seen some of her classroom work where they are doing some science, but never any homework in these other subjects. My husband says we need to work with her more, and I agree, but what should she know at this age?

I am planning to take her out of this school and place her in a charter school where they have more afterschool activities. She can learn Spanish, do computer projects, play musical instruments, etc. Any words of wisdom?