Valuable Resources for Gifted Kids Great for Your Kids Too

I came across a library of resources put together by a teacher in Texas who identifies herself as 'teachagiftedkid.' In her blog - she discusses the importance of providing the right learning environment for gifted children. Often times, the kids do not know why they are placed in such programs - only that they've taken a test and there they are. She makes an interesting point - arguing that alot of this mindset reflects how parents and teachers have not paid attention to learning differences in these students and also identifies that this may be where the struggle with elitism in the program develops.

I think all students have their own unique ways of learning - we are not robots after all. I think parents should understand the different ways in which their kids respond to information. They can benefit from the work that other parents and teachers have created to help students become the best they can be. Its worth checking out - if only as a way to reinforce learning at home.

Her blog addresses many interesting questions: - http://teachagiftedkid.com/

And here is her library of resources: http://bit.ly/asrVQv

Home schooling Resources

Discovered a mom who has collected some great resources for homeschooling your kids. Check out the nice collection of link from her livebinders shelf.

http://www.livebinders.com/shelf/search?search=&terms=nanaelaine&type=1

Teachers and Homeschoolers Excellent Online Resource

This time Mr. Lester has created a livebinder for teachers. It is hard to find good quality content on the web for educators and Mr. Lester stumbled upon a bunch of resources from the Tar River Writing Project at East Carolina University.

This is a great list of search sites for teachers and homeschoolers for recommended online material that is useful and engaging for the kids. The sites are free to use with some requiring registration. They are worth checking out.

To view his livebinder click on the link below:

Mr.Lester- Research Tools for Educators