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How to Write a Biography Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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...
Encourage your child to write biographies Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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, mu...
If introverts ran the world... Created: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The majority of people in the general population are extroverts (about 60-75 percent), so it makes sense that the rules of behavior lean heavily in favor of extroverts. But what if introverts ran t..
Definition of Introvert -- What is an Introvert? Created: Thursday, July 13, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Contrary to what most people think, an introvert is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert!
Mom-Centered Mother's Day Activities for Kids Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
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 act..
Snow Creatures Created: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Who isn't familiar with snowmen? They are both fun and easy to build. But have you ever seen a snow dog or a snow cat? Those can require a little more creativity and skill, but they are also lots o..
Definition of Dumbing Down -- What is Dumbing Down? Created: Monday, November 10, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Dumbing down is a term used to refer to the hiding of natural intellectual abililities.
Definition of Cluster Grouping of Gifted Children -- What is Cluster Grouping? Created: Saturday, June 10, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Cluster grouping is one method schools use to meet the academic needs of gifted children.
Definition of Asynchronous Development -- What is Asynchronous Development? Created: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
More and more people refer to gifted children as having asynchronous development. What exactly does that mean? Asynchronous development is the uneven development of the cognitive, physical, and em..
Definition of Differentiation for Gifted Children -- What is Differentiation? Created: Thursday, April 20, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Teachers often use differentiation in order to accommodate the needs of gifted children. It allows teachers to provide a faster-paced and more in-depth instruction for gifted children by altering ..
Definition of Existential Depression - What is Existential Depression? Created: Friday, September 01, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Existential depression occurs when one confronts issues of existence such as life, death, disease, and freedom.
Family Staycations - How to Plan for a Staycation Created: Sunday, June 19, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
To save money, many families are foregoing a family vacation and staying home. If your family is one of those families, you might be considering a
Staycations - Great Staycation Ideas for Families Created: Sunday, June 19, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
No matter how much or little money people have, they need a break from the usual routine of their lives - a vacation. It's a lot harder to take a vacation, though, when money is tight. If you're on..
Toys for Gifted Children - Music Toys Created: Saturday, May 21, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Encouraging a love of music in your child is one of the best things you can do for him. It doesn't matter that you aren't musical; you can still expose your child to music and musical instruments. ..
Activities for Gifted Kids - Rainy Day Activities Created: Saturday, April 09, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
What do you do when the kids are home and getting restless because it's raining and they can't go out and play? Here are some ideas that are sure to make the kids happy.
Language Games for Gifted Kids Created: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Do you have a kid who love words and letters? Then check out these great games involving the creation of words and sentences. The whole family will enjoy playing!
Meaning of IQ Test Scores Created: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Your child takes an IQ test. You get the scores back. What do they mean? A child's IQ score, or Intelligence Quotient, provides an indication of his or her reasoning ability. The Intelligence Quo..
Toys for Gifted Children - Top Ten Toys for Gifted Children Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Gifted children can quickly tire of the typical children's toy. They need toys that challenge them to think and hold their interest. The games and toys here are ten of the best for gifted childre..
Toys for Gifted Children - Before You Buy a Toy for Your Gifted Child Created: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
How often do parents see what they think is the perfect game or toy for their gifted child only to find that the child is less than enthusiastic? Or maybe the child is excited about the new toy, b..
Ways to Show Love on Mothers Day Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
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...
Characteristics of Gifted Children Video Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
To the trained eye, it can be fairly easy to spot a gifted child. Even to the not-so-trained eye of a parent, it's easy to notice that a child is not quite like other children.
Outdoor Games for the Whole Family Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
When the weather gets warm, it's time to get the kids outside to enjoy the fresh air and to get some exercise. If the kids need a little encouragement, get them involved in some fun games. Some are...
Summer Toys for Gifted Children Created: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Gifted children can become easily bored with toys. The key is finding toys that are challenging, interesting, or help kids burn excess energy.
Activities for Math Awareness Month Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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?
Math Fiction Books for Gifted Children Created: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Everyone recognizes how important it is for children to learn math and understand mathematical concepts. Some kids pick up math easily and some don't. Fiction books based on math are perfect for bo..
Thesauruses for Children Created: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Verbally gifted kids just love words and often have extensive vocabularies even at very young ages. They love words, so what would be more perfect for them than a thesaurus? Of course, a thesaurus ..
Encyclopedias for Children Created: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Children have such a thirst for knowledge and that thirst for gifted kids often seems to be unquenchable. If your child has that deep need to learn or is just even a little curious, consider g..
Dictionaries for Children Created: Saturday, October 15, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Gifted kids love to learn and what better way to nurture that love than to provide some dictionaries? Some dictionaries are just what we expect - they provide definitions of unfamiliar terms. Other..
Children's Earth Day Toys and Games Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
All humans share the Earth with one another and with all other forms of life, both plant and animal. We need to take care of our planet so that it remains a beautiful place that will continue to su..
Children's Books for Earth Day Created: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970. Since then, much attention has been paid to the environment and ecology of the planet. We have learned better ways to take care of the Earth and it..
Fun Poetry Books for Gifted Kids Created: Monday, April 02, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Poetry is expressive in a way that short stories and novels aren't. But how do you get your child to enjoy and understand poetry? Introduce your young child to the world of poetry through these fun..
Books About the Number Pi for Gifted Children Created: Monday, March 12, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
The number Pi is a fascinating number. It is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter and it is found pretty much everywhere. Obviously, Pi will show up in work with circles,..

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