ACADEMICALLY GIFTED KIDS
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- Summer Camps for Gifted Kids: Are They Worth It?Summer camp for gifted kids may seem like a great idea. Parents need to weigh the pros and the cons when examining whether to send their gifted kid to music, chess, computer science, or any academically-oriented camp.
- IEPs for Gifted KidsI don't have a problem with special needs children getting extra attention at school; but it's time that very bright kids were recognized as special needs, too.
- Teaching Gifted ChildrenGifted children are often more difficult to teach than other children because they lose passion for work that is too easy for them. They might also excel in one area while others fall short. Here are some tips to assist and motivate gifted kids.
Why Some People Don't like Gifted ChildrenNo one likes someone who makes them feel bad about themselves. It can be a little annoying if you are 35 and still trying to decide what you want to be when you grow-up and an eight-year-old is plotting his early entry to an ivy league school.- Is Your Child "Smart" or "Gifted?" Does it Matter?This article is about the differences between gifted and smart childrfen and the reason it should be studied.
- Is Your Child Gifted?Gifted children don't always express their talents in obvious ways.
The Value of Gifted Programs - They Are for All StudentsThere are two types of programs for the academically and talent-laden child. One is public; one is private. I have seen them both be abused and, I have seen them succeed.- Too Many Kids Are Going to College (and Other Unpopular Truths)In his book Real Education, controversial author Charles Murray takes aim at the "educational romanticism" that has so long defined educational goals and reforms in America.
- Let Your Children Be Kids a Little LongerPushing your children isn't always a good idea.
- Gifted and Learning DisabledA child may be very strong in some areas and very weak in others. It is important to determine if a child has disabilities, but it is also important to recognize and nurture his strengths.
- An Argument for Free CollegeFree college can be the motivating factor to help students do better in school and improve the state of education.
- Why "Bubble Kids" Get the Most Attention"Bubble Kids" is a widely used term for the kids who, with a little work, will most likely pass the state test. Find out why these students get the most teacher attention.
- How to Develop a Gifted Program for Your HomeschoolEnhance your child's genius by developing a gifted program for your homeschool.
Should You Let Your Gifted Child Skip a Grade?Many parents of gifted children are confronted with the decision of whether or not to allow their child to skip a grade in school.
Allowing Homeschoolers to Be AverageAs a homeschooling parent, I also felt that my kids would have to be twice as good to compete. Fortunately I realized before it was too late, that putting that kind of pressure on a child is completely unreasonable.- 5 Websites that Will Get Your Kids Excited About MathThis article list five websites that will help parents get their children interested and excited about math.
Raising a Whiz KidParents often wonder if their child is gifted when they see evidence of advanced abilities, such as early reading or excellent memories.
AD(H)D Attention Deficit or Gifted Learner?Is AD(H)D a learning deficit or a blessing? What is it? How do you deal with it? A case manager investigates.- Gifted Children with OCD and the Challenges They PresentThis article describes the difficulties of having this type of twice exceptional child while offering advice for parents who need to find help coping.
- How to Choose a Summer Camp for Your ChildChoosing the right sleepaway camp for your child requires some research, but children can learn important life lessons at summer camp. Here's how to choose a summer camp for your child.
- How to Help Your Teen Reduce Academic StressIs your teen experiencing academic stress? Are you unsure on what you can do as a parent to help reduce your teen's academic stress?
- The NBA's Minimum Age: An Infringement on Personal LibertiesAs the next CBA comes upon us, here is a look back at a large talking point in the last one, and the unfairness it created in the NBA
- Memoirs of an Overconfident Kid - Chapter 5A weekly memoir series. Chapter 5 is the conclusion of the kindergarten battle with Bobby.
- Lesson Plan: The American Revolution Grade 3 to Grade 6This lesson plan is geared for grade 3 to grade 6 students. Homeschool teachers and traditional teachers will find the resources offered to be valuable in teaching students about the Revolutionary War.
Jacksonville City GuideOverview of the Greater Jacksonville area
Singing River Youth Orchestra Helps Young Survivors of Hurricane KatrinaA progress report on selected children and their families in the aftermath of Katrina.- Independence Day: An Essay on First LoveAn essay on first love
- Education Policy at Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics and HumanitiesExamines the research concerning state-supported residential high schools and looks at the specific case of the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and the Humanities, located on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, IN.
- Punishment and Rewards in the ClassroomAs teachers we often wonder how to best get what we need from our students, whether it's good academic performance or decent behavior. It's very important to understand how punishment and reward systems work in order to get what we're asking for.
What to Do When You Secretly Wish that Your Child Was AverageRaising a gifted child encompasses more than potty training at an early age - or very late - and dealing with behavior problems. It also requires circumnavigating a minefield of emotional distress. Alone.
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