Exquisite Minds Website

This website is an excellent resource for parents and educators of gifted children.

Very easily navigated, this site has games, articles and advice for those seeking assistance or materials for their kids. There is even a forum!

http://www.exquisite-minds.com/




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The Bright Kids Club

A meeting place for highly intelligent kids.

Just recently started in October 2010, this club for highly intelligent kids is an international online forum where gifted kids can discuss what they are doing or interested in. For kids who are feeling isolated in a mainstream system, this could be a wonderful avenue to meet like minded individuals.

http://brightkidsclub.com

RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms

You have to watch this!
RSA Animate puts this issue forward in such a fantastic way.

GERRIC - Gifted parent course coming to Adelaide in 2011

Parents of Gifted children face situations that are, in many ways, quite unique in nature. Quite often, the accelerated development of the abilities of a gifted child, perhaps outpacing the child's physical development, can leave parents having to cater to a child's needs outside of school while still having to ensure the best education for the child in school. Further challenges exist for gifted parents in the affective needs of gifted children where they may be strongly divergent to that of the normal population.

GERRIC seeks to provide for the parents of gifted children through:

Parent Courses
GERRIC provides parents of gifted children with relevant services, programs, events and information underpinned by the latest in gifted education research and best practice.

Adelaide
Dates: 12 & 13 March 2011
Venue: Scotch College

Online registration opens 11 January 2011

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Resources Link

I've just added some 'Resources' in the side bar. I know I am always looking for materials, educational games and ideas... hopefully these links will help someone else as much as they help me.

5 Tips for Empowering Girls in the Classroom

There are so many confusing messages in the media about what it means to be a woman in this world. How do we teach our girls to be critical thinkers and strong, confident women?
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Parenting a Gifted Child

An article from Suite 101. Also many resources for those seeking information.
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Your Gifted Child: A Weekend Information Course for Parents

4-5 September, 2010 - SYDNEY

Do you suspect, or have you been told, that your child is gifted?
Are you feeling unsure about how to be an effective parent to your gifted child?

Leading experts in Gifted Education will be giving these courses at UNSW Kensington Campus on the 4th & 5th of September.

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All bookings to be made on-line via the GERRIC Website –
http://gerric.arts.unsw.edu.au/prnt_yrch.html 

International Art Competition

If you are 10–17 years old you can participate in this art competition by reviewing the competition guidelines, learning what we currently know about human space exploration, using this knowledge to artistically express yourself, and submitting your art and other entry materials. Your submission must be received in Houston by midnight (Central Time) October 13, 2010 to be judged. International Youth Art Competition: Humans in Space [READ MORE]

Gifted and Vague

This is a really great article for those of us who struggle with this absent-mindedness on a daily basis. Word to the wise: it's not going to change anytime soon, so we'd best get used to it!

Article by Leslie K Sword
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