Inspiring creativity in kids is important to help them grow to be innovative problem solvers and critical thinkers. But it can’t just be taught. You can’t just say, “Okay… it’s time to be creative.” “The most powerful way to develop creativity in your students is to...
I don’t know about your kids, but mine are completely captivated by the How to Train Your Dragon movies and the new spin-off series on Netflix. Dragons are cool, and my kids adore imagining that they truly exist, though they go back and forth between dragons being...
We all love nature, and while there are cool things to discover outside in the winter, I love heading out once the snow melts and trying to discover signs of spring and continuing that on well into summer. This week we had a chance to check out the...
When we think about creativity, we typically think about artistic or musical talents. But problem solving is a key component of creativity, and one that is so important to think about as we raise the next generation of world leaders. One of our favorite...
I’m going to admit right off the bat here that I am not above bribery and striking deals when it comes to getting my gifted children to get their work done. Raising gifted kids can be exhausting when you factor in all the negotiations and creative avoidance techniques...
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....
Hi! I’m Colleen, gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of four gifted/twice-exceptional kids.
Grab a cup of coffee, some of that chocolate you’re hiding from the kids, and join me as I learn, experiment, and explore with my kiddos — and hopefully inspire you a little in your journey alongside smart, quirky, creative kids, too!