HowTos Index

How To How to Save Money on Kids' Party Cakes and Activities
It can be costly to buy a cake for a kids' party, and not all of us are great cake decorators. Here is an idea for party cupcakes that puts the creativity in the hands of the kids and can save you some money on cakes and party activities.

How To Encourage a Gifted Child's Artistic Expression Through Gift Wrapping
Why spend money on expensive wrapping paper for gifts when your gifted children can create their own? All you need are some plain paper and some crayons, paint, or colored pencils, and any other art supplies you'd like. Whether your gifted child is artistic or not, this is a great way to encourage a child's artistic expression.

How To Make Snow Globes
Almost everyone enjoys snow globes. Why not have your child create a unique snow globe that reflects his or her interests and obsessions? How about a snow globe with a dinosaur?

How To Do Snow Painting
Snow painting is a great winter activity for kids. It is a unique way to nurture artistic talent or introduce kids to the joy of artistic creation.

How To How To Throw a Halloween Party for Gifted Kids
Why not forgo trick-or-treating in favor of a party for Halloween? You can organize a party tailor-made for gifted kids with a minimum of effort. Kids can explore some scientific principles with fun and sometimes "ghoulish" projects and can even have fun with special costumes.

How To Find Someone to Test Your Gifted Child
You think your child may be gifted, but you aren't sure. Or maybe you know your child is gifted, but you're having trouble convincing the school. In either case, you want to have your child tested, but you aren't sure how to get your child tested. Where do you go? Who should do the testing?

How To Fun Egg Hunt for Readers
Some gifted children have already begun to read by the time they are two years old. What can parents do to foster and encourage this ability? Try this reading alternative to the traditional Easter Egg hunt.

How To Throw a Science Party
Does your child love science? Why not throw a science birthday party? It satisfies gifted children's love of learning as well their desire to have fun at a party!

How To Start a Parent Group
Are you interested in starting a group for parents of gifted children but don’t know how to begin? You must consider several factors, including the kind of focus you want for your group (support or advocacy), the format for your meetings, and a place to hold them.

How To Make the Most of Visits to the Library With Your Gifted Child
Parents of gifted children are always looking for ways to nurture their children's abilities and feed their need for intellectual challenge and stimulation. One free resource is frequently overlooked -- the local library. Here's how to make the most of visits to the library.