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RLL #92: Building Self and Setting Goals with Suki Wessling

RLL #92: Building Self and Setting Goals with Suki Wessling

by Podcast Team | Oct 28, 2020 | Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Podcast, self-directed learning

These quirky gifted or 2e kids of ours are often “square pegs in round holes” everywhere they go, not just in school. Bringing them home helps them to thrive in their own way and often a self-directed, child-led homeschool approach helps them to discover...
Out of This World Astronomy Finds

Out of This World Astronomy Finds

by Colleen Kessler | Oct 15, 2020 | Homeschool, self-directed learning

One of the most beautiful features of our new home has been seeing the night sky away from city lights and pollution. What my kids once always knew as dark has since become brilliantly illuminated with stars, constellations, meteor showers, and sometimes even planets!...
Awesome Extras For an Immunology Study

Awesome Extras For an Immunology Study

by Colleen Kessler | Sep 24, 2020 | Homeschool, self-directed learning

We love falling down rabbit holes around here, diving deep into topics and interests inspired by either current events or specific hobbies. Differently-wired kiddos thrive when they’re given the freedom and opportunity to engross themselves in what excites them,...
Great Books for Independent Learners

Great Books for Independent Learners

by Colleen Kessler | Sep 10, 2020 | Homeschool, self-directed learning

One of the biggest frustrations I encountered while teaching gifted kids in public school – and continue to encounter with homeschooling my own gifted children – is that teaching can feel so restrictive. Their brains move and process so quickly,...
RLL #85: Homeschooling Plans for 2020/2021

RLL #85: Homeschooling Plans for 2020/2021

by Podcast Team | Sep 9, 2020 | Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Podcast, self-directed learning

As another fall arrives, it is probably time for most of us to review our homeschooling plans (even if they are flexible plans) for our gifted and intense children. No matter how you choose to homeschool your kiddos, some decisions probably need to be made soon to...
RLL #84: Exploring Education and Executive Function with Seth Perler

RLL #84: Exploring Education and Executive Function with Seth Perler

by Podcast Team | Sep 2, 2020 | Creativity, Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Podcast, self-directed learning

  Does your differently-wired child struggle with getting things done or remembering the steps necessary to accomplish a task? These are some of what is called executive function skills.  The official definition of executive function is a set of...
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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!

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