The Best Advice I Can Give You: Become A Student Of Your Child
One of the best pieces of advice I give a parent is to become a student of their child. To really pay attention and discover what your child is interested in, passionate about, or wants to explore further so you can use that information to design the best...
Why Unit Studies are Ideal for Interest-led Learning
Curiosity sparks learning. It lights a fire that drives us to dig deeper and learn as much as we can. Unit studies allow us to take full advantage of that curiosity and use it to fuel all kinds of learning. Why are unit studies ideal for making the...
A Unique Place For Gifted And Twice Exceptional Kids To Thrive
I have been overwhelmed, and so grateful, for the support and feedback from families who have joined The Learner’s Lab. It’s been absolutely wonderful. Today, I am please to share this encouraging post from a fellow mom of quirky kids and member of...
Meeting the Asynchronous Needs of Your Gifted Child
I remember her online comment like it was yesterday. Her seven-year-old was reading at an eleventh grade level, had just completed sixth grade math, was exceptionally emotional, and had trouble holding a pencil. She was struggling to meet all of her...
Awesome Books for Kids Who Love Nature
Getting outside in nature makes you smarter. Really! Look it up! Grab a copy of my new book, 100 Backyard Activities That Are the Dirtiest, Coolest, Creepy-Crawliest Ever! and learn to love getting out and soaking up nature. There are so many things to do...Welcome!
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!
