Boredom prevention?

My homeschooled youngster tests way above her grade level (she's in 1st, testing mostly at 5th grade). If/when we eventually send her to school, how can we keep her from being completely bored in a classroom because she's advanced academically?

Boredom prevention?
If she does eventually go to school, the best thing to do would be to find a school that recognizes her abilities and has a good program in place. Not just says it has a good program in place, but actually does have one. Depending on where you live, this may be available in the public school or you might have to look at a private school. If this is not an option, it would probably be best to keep her homeschooling as she will lose her lack of love of learning if she's going to be doing work she did before, and then while homeschooling, probably aim for early graduation. And really, what would be the point of having her in, say, a grade 5 class when she's way beyond? What sort of education would she be getting?





The idea of having her 'skip a few grades' would not work well as she would be VERY young and socially would be outcasted. A single grade would work okay, but if she's pretty much 4 grade levels ahead now, chances are she'll be 4 grade levels, or more, ahead by the time you think you might put her in school. To be in an educational setting that would meet her personal academic requirements could mean that she'd be 12 in a class of 16-year olds. It really wouldn't work.
Reply:Have her skip a few grades
Reply:have her tested and make sure she's put in an accelerated program, especially in math and sciences.
Reply:You'll have to challenge her academically outside of school, while letting socialization matters (and some horizon-broadening) be the focus of school for her. Plus, encourage her to develop her observation skills in school and to work in her mind on "why" questions.
Reply:giver her puzzles to solve and music to listen to
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Reply:You can have her tested for the GATE (Gifted And Talented Education). This will target her areas of strength and allow her to attend a school where they can challenge her knowledge. But be careful. Even though she is mentally advanced she is still young in years. Having her around children 5yrs. her senior may cause a whole new set of concerns. Good job on your work so far and best wishes for what ever you choose to do for her future.