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How to Write a Biography
Many gifted kids love reading biographies, but there's no reason they can't write one of their own! If your child is one of those who loves biographies and also loves writing, then encourage her to write her own biography. Sometimes a child has a good idea of who they'd like to write about and sometimes they don't. Getting ideas on who to write about and gathering information on that person and the time in which they lived would be the first steps to writing a biography.
Encourage Your Child to Write Biographies
Biographies are not only fun and interesting to read, but they can be fun and interesting to write too. Many gifted kids are already fans of biographies, loving to learn about famous scientists, musicians, and other famous and influential people. Biographies do more than just inform us about a person's life, too. They open windows to a new understanding of different periods of history and inspire us to be all that we can be.
Mom-Centered Mother's Day Activities for Kids
When most people think about activities for kids for Mother's Day, then tend to think of things for kids to do on Mother's Day, things to keep them busy and entertain them. While child-centered activities will both engage and entertain kids, they may not do much to make Mom feel special on her special day. Here are some activities for kids that will help them understand why mothers should be appreciated and how they can show their appreciation to their own moms.
Ways for Kids to Show Mom Some Mother's Day Love
Moms work hard all year long caring for their families. One day a year, it's Mom's turn to be pampered. Here are some easy and creative ways to pamper Mom and show her some love. And mom? It's okay if you give your kids some ideas to start with. What they do and how they do it is still up to them.
Activities for Math Awareness Month
Math Awareness month is perfect for mathematically gifted kids. But it's a month that all kids and their families can celebrate. So what are some good ways to celebrate Math Awareness Month?
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is the "new Harry Potter." As with the Harry Potter books, some people think that the story line and events are a little dark for youngsters. So just what is the book about and is it really bad for kids?
Who Doesn't Like Pi?
March 14 is Pi Day. You know what pi is, right? It's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. So why is March 14 designated as Pi Day? Because March 14 is 3/14 and Pi is 3.14! It doesn't seem like much of a holiday to celebrate - unless you love math, and we know that mathematically gifted kids do! Here are some fun ways for them and the whole family to pay tribute to pi.
Creative Valentine's Day Fun
Valentine's Day activities for kids are fairly easy to find. How many of them, though, encourage and nurture your child's creativity? Those kinds of activities might be a little harder to find. With a little creativity of your own, you find some activities or come up with your own! Here are some ideas to get you started.
What's Wrong with Straight A's?
Most parents want their children to do well in school, and that usually means getting A's. They believe that good grades will help guarantee that their children will lead happy, productive, and successful lives. However, straight A's can actually be a sign that your child isn't learning what he needs to learn in order to be successful in life.
Abraham Lincoln - A Gifted Man
Too often people forget that gifted children grow up and those traits that made them gifted children don't disappear. And even though everyone may not agree on exactly what gifted means, there are definitely some traits that gifted people have in common. Here are some of Lincoln's traits that indicate he was a gifted kid all grown up.
Little Known Black Americans
Black Americans have been making contributions to America from the start, but like countless other Americans whose achievements have altered and enriched our lives, these Black Americans remain unknown. It's important, though, to point out their contributions because too often people don't realize that Black Americans have been making contributions to our country from its inception.
Creative Ways to Foster Creativity
Academically gifted children, those whose exceptional abilities are in school subjects like language and math, are generally the focus of gifted programming in schools. What about creatively gifted children? What can be done to foster the creativity of these children?
Black History Month
Most people think that celebrating the achievements of black Americans is a rather recent idea. But it's not. It is an idea that began way back in 1926! Of course, back then, the celebration lasted just a week. Now the celebration of achievements is a month long celebration. That gives us all plenty of time to learn about all that black Americans have accomplished and what they have contributed to America and to civilization.
The Kazoo
Believe it or not, you can introduce your child to the love of music with something as simple as a kazoo! No lessons are necessary, no instruments. Your child doesn't really even need a lot of talent!
Helping Your Gifted Child Prepare for Natural Disasters
Mother Nature can be unpredictable and sometimes even frightening. Tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes can create anxiety in adults and children alike and leave ecological, social, financial, and emotional disasters in their wake. If you live in an area that can be threatened by some natural disaster, you'll want to do all you can to prepare, and that includes helping your children understand what causes those disasters.
What is Creativity?
Most of us, when we think of creativity, think of art and music, and creative writing. So when we want to encourage creativity in our children, we provide them with music lessons or buy them art supplies or encourage them to write fiction and engage in pretend play. But creativity is much more than that. In fact, a person can be creative in any field, even those some of us don't usually equate with creativity - like math.
How to Raise an Introverted Child
What parent doesn't want to raise a happy and well-adjusted child? We read parenting books to learn about all the best strategies for raising children and we look for advice from friends, family and even parenting experts. However, sometimes the tips and advice we get don't take into account the fact that some children are introverts. If you have a child you think is introverted, what are the best ways to help your child?
How to be an Inventor
Help your child be an inventor! Many of us are fascinated by stories of how some products we use every day were invented. Not all inventions are created by corporations nor are all inventions created on purpose. Some inventions are actually mistakes (like post-it notes) while others (like velcro) are created by curious and observant individuals.
Asynchronous Development Syndrome
What is asynchronous development syndrome? It's really a term I coined to refer to asynchronous development. Why did I add the word "syndrome"? Because I found that it made it easier to talk to other parents about the problems I encountered with my child.
New Year's Crafts for the Kids
As you and your family are preparing to welcome in the New Year, why not give your child an outlet for his or her creativity? You can do that by providing some supplies, and maybe a little guidance, in order for your child to create some wonderful crafts that are not only fun to make, but can be both symbolic and meaningful.
Getting Ready to Celebrate the New Year
Whether our year was a good one or not, we like to celebrate the start of a new year. If we had a good year, we want to welcome the New Year with the hope that our good fortune continues. If we had a bad year, we want to welcome the New Year with the hope that it will bring better fortune. Here are some creative ways for your kids to celebrate the New Year.
Hanukkah Family Fun
This history of Hanukkah is the story of a miracle. The Menorah with its eight candles symbolizes that miracle: oil that should have lasted for only one day lasted for eight. Help your child understand the meaning behind this holiday by getting them engaged in some activities and crafts, some that the whole family can enjoy!
State Gifted Associations
Find a state or organization or association for parents and teachers of gifted children.
Music CDs Your Child Can Make
Kids can create two different kinds of music CDs. One is made up of favorite songs that can be burned onto a CD. The other kind of music CD your child can create is one made up of his or her own music! This is perfect for kids who play an instrument or who sing. It's great, too, for kids who compose their own music. Here is all you need to know to help your child create a CD of his own music, whether he composed it, played it on an instrument, or sang it!
Creative Gifts Your Child Can Make
Does your child have any special talents or interests? If so, they can be used to create some special homemade gifts that can be saved and cherished for many years to come. Music, Art, Math, Creative Writing -- these are some specialized interests and talents that can be used to make some wonderful items to give to loved ones.