Parents and educators need to know as much about gifted children as possible to ensure their talents are given the opportunity to develop throughout their academic and personal life. There are different kinds of testing used to identify giftedness, and testing is just one kind of assessment. Educators design testing tools to be non-biased, technically … Read More
Why is it that gifted children can solve problems in a fraction of the time that their peers need, and yet might not finish a test while their peers have no problem finishing it? Why are gifted children more affected by lights and sounds – visual and auditory distractions – than fellow students? Why do distractions … Read More
Children react differently to the thought of going back to school in the fall. Average students are disinterested. Good students are excited. Poor students are averse to going back to school. Gifted and talented students can be very anxious. The school environment is a structured setting and far different from the freedom of summer vacation. … Read More
You believe you have a gifted child. She likes to read and is quick to learn, picks up new words easily, and doesn’t miss a thing in the world around her. She seems older than she really is. She also gets angry sometimes, and she gets frustrated when she makes mistakes. Her disappointment leads to … Read More
You realize your child is gifted. You want to help her realize the full potential of those gifts. You want the best education, the right toys, the imaginative books, the right schools and teachers, the right friends – and the best possible future as an adult. You set out to plan for all the things … Read More
How do you know if you have a gifted child? There are signs that can tell you if you do have a gifted child. There may be signs of a higher order of intelligence or unusually mature behavior that may or may not be easily observed. However, there is another sign, often overlooked but just as valid … Read More
