Gifted children are deserving of an academy especially designed for them; one that will allow growth in all phases of education together with enthusiasm for their studies so that they can reach their full potential. Talented students in kindergarten through eighth grade are challenged by a curriculum at a gifted school that promotes intellectual discovery … Read More
How do we define “giftedness?” What does it mean to have a child that has been identified as gifted? Our culture would lead you to believe a few myths about what a gifted child is. A gifted child is not a nerd. A gifted child does not always “have it in the bag.” A gifted … Read More
Children off all ages can face challenges in managing their emotions as they grow and develop. Without limiting your child’s range of emotions and feelings, here are a few ways to help your child learn to manage his or her emotions. Model healthy emotional reactions as parents. Resist the desire to throw any of your … Read More
With school out for the holidays, you are bound to encounter a few children who claim to be bored, or need some encouragement to entertain themselves without a screen. Cozy winter days with hours to spare are a great time to pull out the crafting supplies and make something together. Check out these ideas for … Read More
Gifted children are blessed with talents and competencies that appear marvelous on paper, but these intellectual and artistic advantages can often lead to lopsided emotional development, especially when adults and educators do not strive to consider the diverse and particular needs of this special group. Ideally, educators and parents of gifted children should unite to … Read More
You may have realized your child was gifted in a number of ways. Maybe they started speaking earlier and gained vocabulary skills faster. Perhaps they are obviously more developed than other children their age, and others, such as teachers, friends and caregivers, are commenting on the differences. Maybe you know from official test results that … Read More
