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Special Days and Observances in September
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Monday, December 31, 2012
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The month of September has some really fun and interesting days to celebrate. The days listed here are those that should be of special interest to gifted children and their families. The month has ... -
Month-Long Observances in September
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Looking for month-long and week-long celebrations and observances in the month of September? Here are some that are of special interest to gifted children and their families. -
Fairy and Folk Tales from Asia and Africa
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Monday, May 20, 2013
What child doesn't like a good fairy tale or folktale? No matter where a child lives, there will be fairy tales and folktales that instruct and entertain. These stories exist in every culture in th... -
Fairy Tales from Europe
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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Both fairy tales tell us a lot about the values and the belief system of the cultures that generate them. Fairy tales include fairies and other such magical creatures while folktales include just p... -
Books About the US Constitution for Kids
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
It's always good for our children to learn about government and civics and the best place to start is by learning about the Constitution. People have been arguing about what the various clauses in ... -
Books for Children About September 11
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, May 19, 2013
September 11 is a date that will remain a significant and important date in American history forever. It's hard to imagine that it will ever fade away, so there will certainly always be a need to h... -
Books of Hope for Children About September 11
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Trying to understand the events of September 11 can be difficult for adults, but it's even more difficult for children, especially children who are emotionally sensitive. They can become fearful an... -
Terms Relating to Behavior, Traits, and Development
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Friday, May 17, 2013
What's the best way to understand gifted children? The answer is that there is no quick and easy way. You could read a read various definitions of giftedness. You could also look at typical general... -
Valentine's Day Fun
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
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Halloween Safety
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Halloween is a fun time for many children and their parents. It's also a time when we want to make sure our children are as safe as can be! Learn how to keep your child safe this Halloween! -
Games with a Halloween Theme
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Friday, October 05, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
If you and your family love Halloween, you'll no doubt enjoy some Halloween-themed games. Such games are fun for the whole family to play to get in the mood of the holiday, but they are also perfec... -
Halloween Costume Ideas
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids because it's a time they can take part in a fantasy world. Of course, children can pretend any day of the year, but on Halloween it feels as though the whol... -
Halloween Party Ideas
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Trick-or-Treat! If you'd like to keep your kids indoors for Halloween, try this trick of hosting a Halloween party that will be a real treat for the kids - and for you too. Need some cool part... -
Halloween Movies for Kids
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
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Friday, May 10, 2013
We can't all sit around a campfire and tell scary stories on Halloween, but we can watch some spooky and fun movies. These are among the best. -
Books About Mothers
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
As a mom, I can say that the relationship between a mother and a child is a very special one. Explore that relationship with your child by reading some of these books about moms together. -
Mother's Day Books
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Moms are moms for 365 days a year. Only one of those days is devoted to them - Mother's Day. That's a very special day for mothers and their children because on that day children can show mom just ... -
Star Wars Games and Toys
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Saturday, May 04, 2013
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Saturday, May 04, 2013
What is the appeal of Star Wars? What makes it so captivating? Who doesn't like to imagine a future where man can travel through space? Who doesn't like to imagine that there are other forms of lif... -
Terms Used in Education
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Friday, April 26, 2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013
When trying to determine the best school or the best program for your child, it's helpful to understand the different options that may be available. Not all schools have all these options and some ... -
Classical Music for Kids
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Friday, April 26, 2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Music is all around us. Our children are exposed to music probably as much as we are. Our children hear what we listen to and as they get older, they listen to what their friends listen to. Unless ... -
Week-Long Observances in September
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Looking for week-long celebrations and observances in the month of September? Here are some that are of special interest to gifted children and their families. -
Week-Long Observances in August
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Looking for week-long celebrations and observances in the month of August? Here are some that are of special interest to gifted children and their families. -
Sesame Street Games
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Fans of Sesame Street will love these games with a Sesame Street theme. Some of the games, like Chutes and Ladders, are for younger fans, while some, like chess, are for older fans. Even grown-up f... -
Month-Long Observances in August
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Looking for month-long and week-long celebrations and observances in the month of August? Here are some that are of special interest to gifted children and their families. -
Favorite Science Toys for Gifted Children
Created:
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
If you're like the parents of many gifted kids, you've got at least one shelf (or closet) full of toys your child lost interest in -- or had no interest in to begin with. Stop filling those shelve... -
Special Days and Observances in February
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The month of February has some really fun and interesting days to celebrate. The days listed here are those that should be of special interest to gifted children and their families. The month has a... -
Typical Kindergarten Social Science Curriculum
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
What will children learn about social science in kindergarten? What are they expected to know at the end of the kindergarten year? While the goals may vary somewhat from state to state, there are ... -
The Role of Memory in Reading
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Saturday, September 03, 2011
Updated:
Monday, April 15, 2013
Since most children can learn to read, we may not always realized just how difficult a process it is. While learning a language is natural, learning to read isn't. It is a skill that must be learne... -
Children's Books about Constellations
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
What is more fascinating and fun for children than looking at the stars in the night sky? It's even more fun to look at them and try to find the various constellations. It's great practice for the ... -
Why send a child to a summer program?
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Updated:
Monday, April 08, 2013
Summer programs are not only fun for gifted children, they can also provide the challenge these kids need; they can nurture the children's interests or introduce them to new ones; and they can give... -
Children's Books about the Weather
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Sunday, February 03, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 08, 2013
Children are often frightened by some of the Earth's weather. Thunder and lightening is scary for the little ones. Even heavy rains and blizzards can be scary. And that doesn't include the rea... -
Cookbooks
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 08, 2013
Getting kids involved in cooking is a great way not only to teach them some important skills, but also to encourage picky eaters to eat. After all, it's more likely that they will eat what they cre... -
Children's Books about DNA
Created:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 08, 2013
What a fascinating discovery DNA was! Most of us are familiar now with the double helix of DNA, but DNA was discovered long before its structure was determined. DNA was actually discovered by Fried...