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Dear Friend of an exhausted, overwhelmed, drained mama of a differently wired child. — The Fringy Bit

Hello friend of an exhausted, overwhelmed, drained mama of a differently wired child. — Read on http://www.thefringybit.com/blog/dear-friend-of-an-exhausted-overwhelmed-drained-mama-of-a-differently-wired-child

Recognizing Spatial Intelligence – Scientific American

Spatial intelligence is often overlooked but is key to understanding calculus and architectural 3D structures. Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives. — Read on http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/recognizing-spatial-intel/

Taking off the Behavioral Masks that Gifted Children Hide Behind – Ramblings of a Gifted Teacher

Sometimes it seems so simple to identify the gifted children in your classroom. They answer all the questions, they read very well, and can make friends very easy. Sometimes they are labeled “teacher pleasers” or the “teacher’s pet.” But there are those that don’t fit this mold or the stereotypical nerdy child you see in…Continue reading “Taking off the Behavioral Masks that Gifted Children Hide Behind – Ramblings of a Gifted Teacher”

Asking the Right Questions

All children ask “why?” Gifted children are more likely, though, to ask about things that have complex or multi-faceted answers. It is a valuable lesson for parents to not be the single authoritative source of answers. Instead, ask for clarification about their question. For which detail are they really searching? What resource can they useContinue reading “Asking the Right Questions”