You have a gifted child, but is he or she a leader? She exhibits those traits that characteristically represent giftedness. The behaviors may include an advanced vocabulary and an ability to conceptualize and express unusual ideas. Your child has an intellectual curiosity about things and asks you a lot of questions. You can see a … Read More
Summer is a great time for gifted children to explore opportunities outside of school to do things that get them excited and allow them to pursue their own special interests. There are many alternatives to choose from when deciding what kind of program you want for your children. There are community camps, academic programs and … Read More
What is nurturing? It is supporting a gifted learner’s interests and feelings and exposing him or her to new experiences, ideas, and opportunities for learning and growing. If your child is interested in dinosaurs, you may want to find books on the subject or dinosaur toys. If your child doesn’t show any interest in music … Read More
You want your child to do well in school, to have good friends and role models, and to grow into adulthood as a successful and happy person, achieving all the goals he or she set along the way. That is assuming goals were set – and set by the child. Why should it be the … Read More
Gifted children can do remarkable things, like take apart cars, build rockets or demonstrate breathtaking artistry. They can also get into trouble at school and are often misunderstood. The characteristics of gifted children often include hyperactivity, coupled with lack of focus and boredom. They may have trouble with spelling or communicating. They have difficulty making … Read More
The social struggles of gifted children are often caused, not by the children themselves, but the society in which they live where certain behaviors are expected. Non-gifted peers, teachers and other adults find it difficult to accept a child who exhibits high intelligence along with personality or behavioral quirks. Gifted students are intense, emotional and … Read More
