One of the biggest misconceptions I’ve had to face, both as a teacher and parent of gifted kids is that gifted kids do not have any problems. There is a pervasive belief that to be gifted, one must be high-achieving, eager to learn, and find no difficulty in learning anything. This belief is not only…
I love using natural materials to create fun and unique crafts and activities for my kids, and these pet rock themed Valentines were so fun! When you’re tired, and have intense kiddos, you are the mom that begs for the non-candy Valentine treats from friends. These are simple to make, a fun craft, and…
Gifted kids are asynchronous. Their development is uneven and out-of-sync compared with age peers. This often makes them feel very different when it comes to age-based school expectations. This is also why boxed, or grade-level based, complete curriculums rarely work well for them. Instead, homeschooling parents of gifted children need to get creative… It’s…
Getting kids outside all year long is important. It nurtures a love of nature, and helps them understand the purpose of each season. We enjoy taking walks in the neighborhood to see what’s going on all year long. On a recent walk, following our first snowfall of the year, we decided to leave a few…
We’re going to have a lot of fun sharing nature-themed activities with you over the next year as I write and photograph my newest book all about backyard nature science for kids. And, there’s no better way to kick it all off than to whip up some fun love bug themed Valentine’s Day cards for…
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