If you suspect your child is gifted and talented above the norm, then he or she must be tested. Numerous types of educational testing have been developed to measure and assess the United States government’s most valued characteristics of creativity, leadership, academic superiority, intellectuality and artistic ability. Which test, however, is best? They are all … Read More
There’s not a parent in the world who doesn’t think that their child is the smartest kid on the block, and that’s exactly the way a parent should feel. However, some children truly do have the special gift of extremely high intelligence, and these children need to be properly guided with an education that encourages … Read More
If you are the parent of a gifted child or teach a classroom filled with gifted students, then spring is a great time to offer extended specialized activities. Gifted children learn most information quickly and need to have additional activities in order to avoid boredom that leads to lack of motivation. One: Planting a Vegetable … Read More
Giftedness refers to exceptional aptitude. Gifted children demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude or competence in one or more areas. Gifted children often develop skills unevenly. Their cognitive development may be ahead of their physical and emotional growth. High-ability students differ from typical students in terms of potential, complexity of understanding and learning style. This difference … Read More
Doubtless, you want what is best for your child. Especially if your son or daughter shows early signs of talent and is gifted academically, you want to push them to reach their full potential. It is too easy for children of any age to cave in to peer pressure and become complacent to challenging themselves. … Read More
While some students can rocket their way through a public school system and come out on top academically, many students benefit from a less traditional approach. Some children who are gifted academically find the standard public school education to be too distracting and will easily lose sight of priorities. Here are some things to consider when deciding … Read More
