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  • Fall Fun - Fall Fun for Gifted KidsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 17:42:40 EST     
    Fall is a beautiful time of year. It is also a great time for kids to learn some science, spend time with the family, and have other kinds of fun!…
  • Do gifted children need less sleep than other children?Created: 2009-11-01 @ 21:55:30 EST     Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 22:00:01 EST
    Moms of infants and toddlers often look forward to their kids' naptime since it's a time for them to rest or get some work done. Some children, though, don't seem to take naps. In fact, they don't …
  • Parties for Kids -- How to save money with holiday cupcakesCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 03:12:39 EDT     
    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 …
  • Halloween Costumes for Gifted Kids - Creative Halloween Costumes…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 21:21:34 EDT     
    Gifted kids are sometimes bored with the run-of-the-mill Halloween costumes, available everywhere. Here are some costumes that are clever and creative. Do you have a great idea for a costume? Shar…
  • Picky Eaters - Ideas to Get Picky Eaters to Eat…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 01:47:25 EDT     
    What can be done to get a picky eater to eat? This article provides suggestions from parents and allows you to add your own ideas…
  • Kindergarten Math Curriculum --Goals for Math in KindergartenCreated: 2009-09-01 @ 13:18:32 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 13:53:39 EDT
    What will children learn about numbers and math 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 ar…
  • Kindergarten Language Arts Curriculum --Goals for Reading and Writin…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 22:39:11 EDT     
    What will children learn about reading and writing 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…
  • Books Gifted Children Love to ReadCreated: 2009-07-24 @ 13:50:17 EDT     
    Gifted kids don't always enjoy reading the same books other children enjoy reading. Here are some recommendations for books they will surely love to read…
  • Harry Potter Fun - Enjoy Some Harry Potter FunCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 20:03:06 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 17:11:10 EDT
    Are you a Harry Potter fan? Do your children love Harry Potter? Learn all about Harry and his world. And discover Harry Potter fun - related activities, games, and party ideas…
  • Behavior Problems - Can boredom cause behavior problems in school?Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 10:04:10 EDT
    Does your child misbehave in school? It could be that he or she is bored…
  • Halloween - Halloween Fun for Gifted KidsUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 02:34:52 EDT
    Ghosts and goblins. Witches and wizards. Many kids love Halloween because they can dress up and pretend to be something or someone they're not. Halloween is about more than wearing costumes, tho…
  • Halloween - Halloween Costumes Gifted Kids Will Love…Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 21:26:13 EDT
    Tired of the run-of-the-mill Halloween costumes? Do your kids find them less than inspiring? Why not create your own costumes based on the kind of word play gifted kids love? English idioms are …
  • Understanding Picky Eaters - Getting Picky Eaters to Eat!Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 01:48:27 EDT
    If your child is a picky eater, you are certainly not alone! Why are some children so picky about what they eat and what can you do about it?…
  • Summer Fun ? 12 Cheap Ideas for Summer Fun for KidsUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 21:01:40 EDT
    When we are on a tight budget, it can be hard to find interesting and challenging summer fun for kids, perhaps especially for our gifted children who may get bored easily. However, with a little th…
  • Education of Gifted Children - Elements of a Good Gifted ProgramUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 21:01:35 EDT
    Whether your child is already in school or about to start, you will want to evaluate what your child's school has to offer. In order to do that, you need criteria. The elements described here are…
  • Gifted Testing - The Least You Should Know About Testing Your Gifted…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 15:27:31 EDT
    When parents first realize that their child might be gifted, they wonder about testing. Should I get my child tested? Where can I go for gifted testing? Does it matter who does the testing? How…
  • Giftedness - A Quick Test for GiftednessUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 15:23:58 EDT
    You don't know what to make of your child. His behavior is puzzling and frustrating. Sometimes you wonder if he has ADHD, ODD, OCD, sensory integration disorder, or some other disorder or syndrome…
  • Definitions of Terms Related to Gifted EducationUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 15:17:23 EDT
    Pull-out program, cluster grouping, differentiation - these are some of the terms relating to the different educational options available to gifted children in gifted education. What do they mean?…
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