Davidson Gifted Blog
Managing Frustration and Difficult Feelings in Gifted Children
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Dale Stuart to help parents understand their gifted child’s intense and difficult feelings, and offer guidance to help their children manage these…
Online Foreign Language Program Comparison
This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online foreign language programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum replacement, independent study, etc.…
Reluctant Writers: Understanding Common Issues for Gifted Children
You know the scene – the blank homework assignment, the pencil thrown in anger, the tears – these are all the hallmarks of a reluctant writer. Writing battles like these might even be nightly…
Stealth dyslexia
This article, written by Brock and Fernette Eide, discusses the concept of hidden dyslexia, which can be a common problem among intellectually gifted children. Author: Eide, B. & Eide, F. Publisher: 2e Newsletter Year: October 2005 When…
The Dynamic Gifted Family
Today we are looking at a popular topic for families who are adjusting to the “new normal”. Family dynamics are complex and ever-changing, but as we find ourselves surrounded by our loved ones 24/7…
Differentiating Math Instruction Through Tiered Lessons
In response to the movement toward inclusion in classrooms, Rebecca Pierce and Cheryll Adams from Ball State University outlined how teachers can reach all the students in their classrooms: when they are academically diverse;…
Parenting Self-Care 101
Today’s blog is all about self-care for parents of profoundly gifted (PG) and twice-exceptional (2e) students. We know that there are a lot of resources coming out to help parents support their PG and…
Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate – Which is Best for Gifted Students?
Comparing Goodness of Fit for Gifted Students: AP vs IB In 2011, Jay Mathews, the noted Washington Post education columnist, led a Davidson seminar comparing goodness of fit between Advanced Placement (AP) and International…
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