PARENT & FAMILY RESOURCES
Discover resources for families and educators supporting elementary gifted students. I have provided some links to various organizations that can help you learn more about AIG. These sites will help you understand more about gifted students, the NC gifted polices and procedures and also provide information on how you can help/get involved.
Purple Goldfish Theory: What Your Child Already Knows
When it comes to raising gifted kids, the most important thing to remember is to trust your instincts. The Purple Goldfish Theory highlights the power of "little
extras" in supporting gifted students. It suggests that
small, intentional modifications to a child's environment –
whether through high-engagement instructional tools or
social-emotional validation - are the keys to preventing
burnout and fostering long-term academic success.
"Beyond intellect: Exploring the social and emotional aspects of giftedness."
"Often people assume that gifted kids, and by extension their parents, have it easy when it’s often the exact opposite." - Sandy Marak
This article is a vital resource for educators because it shifts the focus from academic markers to the profound social and emotional "Aha!" moments that define a gifted child's self-perception. By sharing Dr. Gail Post's insights, I strive to provide teachers with a framework to validate their students' internal experiences and guide them toward seeing their unique perspective as a threshold to endless possibilities. This perspective is essential for fostering an environment where students feel understood for who they are, not just for what they can produce.
"Often people assume that gifted kids, and by extension their parents, have it easy when it’s often the exact opposite." - Sandy Marak
This article is a vital resource for educators because it shifts the focus from academic markers to the profound social and emotional "Aha!" moments that define a gifted child's self-perception. By sharing Dr. Gail Post's insights, I strive to provide teachers with a framework to validate their students' internal experiences and guide them toward seeing their unique perspective as a threshold to endless possibilities. This perspective is essential for fostering an environment where students feel understood for who they are, not just for what they can produce.
This article provides parents of gifted students with a wealth of advice on communicating with their gifted students’ public school teachers, as well as additional information and resources on how to locate gifted programs both in and outside of the public education system.
What do you do when your little darlings think fast, feel deeply, and ask questions you can’t answer. What do you do when they correct your mistakes, ruminate about the meaning of infinity, and prefer Beethoven to baseball?
Unlike organizations that focus on academics, SENG focuses on the social and emotional health of gifted individuals. They offer parent support groups and resources for "twice-exceptional" (2e) learners.
THE GIFTED CHILD SOCIETY
They are a non-profit dedicated specifically to the overall well-being and development of gifted children from preschool through high school.
THE GIFTED CHILD SOCIETY
They are a non-profit dedicated specifically to the overall well-being and development of gifted children from preschool through high school.
For parents, educators, & other professionals. Helping 2e children reach their potential.
SIG - The Summer Institute for the Gifted - offers great programs during the school year and summer for gifted and talented students! The site also contains lots of information and links! The link to the left takes you straight to their resources page for gifted and talented students. If you scroll down further on the page, you will also see great activities for gifted students!