Resources

Suggestions to support your gifted child:

  1. Become informed of the special needs of the gifted through reading, attending conferences,or enrolling in classes. There are many good reference books on parenting gifted children as well as websites. Some are listed on this website.

  2. Be involved at home in your child’s learning. Model lifelong learning. Nurture the passion areas, strengths, and interests of your child. Be a good listener: don’t solve problems for your child, rather help them to find solutions.

  3. Volunteer to help in the classroom (Share your time).For example, volunteer to share your career, interests, or travel experiences in your child’s classroom or school, or act as a resource on children’s individual projects. Help locate resource persons to meet with small special interest groups.

  4. Share what you know about your child with his/her teacher. If your child has a passion area that exceeds a normal grade level expectation, let the teacher know. Form partnerships with teachers for support and assistance.Be positive in the wording you use at home when discussing teachers or the school.

  5. Recognize mistakes as an opportunity to learn, not a mark of failure. In-depth learning comes from trial and error. Avoid perfectionism.

  6. Encourage a balance between time for rigorous academics, time for passion areas, extra-curricular activities, and time for relaxation.

  7. Consider joining state organizations such as Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented (CAGT).Attend local workshops that address the needs of gifted children.

  8. Remember to communicate your appreciation to the teacher who makes extra efforts on behalf of gifted children AND let the principal know that the teacher’s work is valued.

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We want to help you...

  • Support your child's pace of individualized learning.

  • Encourage a life long love of reading.

  • Suggest how to provide a variety of activities.

  • Nurture problem-solving and higher-level-thinking capabilities.

  • Build social skills via activities your child loves.

  • Encourage creativity through unique creative arts.