CHALLENGING YOUR GIFTED STUDENT

Recently, at a live event in New York City, I (Karen Quinn, the Testing Mom) asked the NYC parents to write down all the questions they had.

I thought they asked some great questions both about gifted and talented programs and whether it’s really worth it to go into a gifted and talented program.

They asked questions about testing and how to prepare their child, and they asked questions about just improving their kids’ skills.

Today I wanted to share just one of those questions with you...

https://www.testingmom.com/blog/challenging-your-gifted-student/

READ-ALOUD BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

As we begin to shift from spring into summertime, it’s a wonderful time to introduce read aloud books to your young child, if you are not already spending time together this way.

Beyond bonding time, there are so many great intellectual and character-building benefits that are seen from this time, as well.

So be intentional to make this a regular habit in your days together.

https://www.testingmom.com/blog/read-aloud-books/

CURRICULUM FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED

We recently hosted a live event in New York City and I opened up the room for questions.

The parents asked some great questions both about gifted and talented programs and whether it’s really worth it to go into a gifted and talented program.

They asked questions about testing and how to prepare their child, and they asked questions about just improving their kids’ skills.

But four questions, in particular, stuck out to me to share with you, because many wonder about the curriculum for gifted and talented testing.

Here was one parent’s question:...

https://www.testingmom.com/blog/curriculum-for-gifted-and-talented/

SUMMER CAMP: Spreading Their Wings

As parents we spend so much time worrying about our children’s academic abilities, but some of the most important skills kids learn are acquired in a camp or a summer program.

Now I went to Camp Arrowhead, as a child, and I loved it so much.

When my parents could no longer afford to send me, I began painting pictures, and I sold them in art shows, so that I could pay for my own summer camp tuition.

The seeds of my becoming an entrepreneur which I feel I am today started because I wanted to go to summer camp...

https://www.testingmom.com/blog/summer-camp-spreading-their-wings/