All About Spelling Bee And Similar Competitions

sokanasanah · Jun 2, 2017

Srama said: ↑

And this is the fun Origami that he is doing -
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Your son might enjoy hearing about these, if he hasn't already :

The Math and Magic of Origami - TED
Mathematics of Modern Origami - Lang
Miura Folds
Self-folding origami
Origami in Space - NASA
Smart Materials - Shape Memory Alloys
Nitinol - Shape Memory Effect

silento · Jun 2, 2017

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No no no.. you don't need to have geography prowess. It is like FLL... coach's or even coordinator's job is to guide the kids. Anyway, for the Geo Bee, a parent or teacher needs to take the initiative, fill out paperwork, pay the fee ($100). Actual studying is by kids only. There are resources online and for purchase.

This competition or other such ones are relatively easy to bring to school. More so , if one parent is stay-at-home. Pushes us a little out of our comfort zone, but worth it. Often, you'll ind another enthu parent to work with. Or, if district is filled with Asians., you'll have too many wanting to help. : )

Think about it.. if not in 6th, when he is in 7th, look into bringing such an event to your school or community.. something that interests your child but not yet in your area.
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Thank you @Rihana for the encouragement, will give it a try.

Not sure if I can mention in this thread, but based on your suggestion, I have signed up for the ReadWorks and Newsela websites.Both high quality, top notch materials that will help in coming years. I am working my way through them, getting a hang, definitely fits what I was looking for. Mucho gracias!

I also bought the 'What High Schools Don't Tell You ...' read through few pages and it's a gold mine of information. Nevertheless it increased my anxiety levels....so I went back and looked ..Duh!! you had already written about how to tread with caution and not get all worked out...

You are all like some invisible Greek Gods, Olympians, prodigious.....ok, will stop here. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Rihana · Jun 3, 2017

silento said: ↑

You are all like some invisible Greek Gods, Olympians, prodigious.....ok, will stop here. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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All that high praise is fine and dandy : ) but don't forget homework pending... write about FLL in that thread.

silento · Jun 3, 2017

Yes ma'am ...working on it.

Rihana · Jun 7, 2017

I read in the American news sites that an Indian origin kid, Ananya Vinay, won the Scripps Spelling Bee, but happened to find out only in rediff that the top 10 places went to Indian Americans! : )

Spelling Bee: Indian Americans sweep Top 10!

Naari · Jun 7, 2017

Rihana, all competitors were Indian except for 2, of which one was American & another Asian (Chinese girl) .. we saw the competition & were counting & were super amazed!! The last rounds between ananya & Rohan were worth watching- it was a tie in my mind, both were awesome

Naari · Jun 7, 2017

I am not sure I am actually allowed to layout the ethnicities like this! Politically incorrect!

peartree · Jun 7, 2017

LOL. So cute.... #6 Tejas Muthusamy is at the stage sporting a vibhooti and all on his forehead.

Frankly, even if my children had the aptitude for this, I don't think I have the patience or determination to support them through it.

Rihana · Jun 7, 2017

Naari said: ↑

I am not sure I am actually allowed to layout the ethnicities like this! Politically incorrect!
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Ha ha.. you should see the ethnicity and other information they gather on college applications and other things kids fill out in high school. Also, level of education of mom, dad, what they do, etc. The applications and forms are very nosy and care two hoots about being PC.

Rihana · Jun 7, 2017

peartree said: ↑

LOL. So cute.... #6 Tejas Muthusamy is at the stage sporting a vibhooti and all on his forehead.

Frankly, even if my children had the aptitude for this, I don't think I have the patience or determination to support them through it.
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I think it is a common reaction to admire the accomplishments we read about, and if they are Indian origin children, more so perhaps. After that we think 'what if my child..' or 'why can't my child..' or 'wow.. my child would never..' : )

I totally admire the hard work the kids put in - all of them who make it past district level itself. Even if parent pushed, it is an admirable achievement. But somehow, imagining my kid in that level of such competition leaves me uninspired. And kind of glad that they are not into spelling or geography bee etc.. It is a matter for a separate thread that they are not into any competitions. : )