Spring is in full swing, and, in addition to a few solid months of sneezing, it means celebrating beginnings and renewal in both secular and spiritual cultures. We’re not just talking Easter and Passover! Let’s take a kid’s-eye jaunt around the globe with this sampling of festive books, and … Continue reading
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We’ve all been there. Another uncontrollable meltdown. What could have possibly triggered this one? Is it really because of something so minor, so trivial? From an itchy shirt to a stressful playdate, our gifted kids often worry, plan, have anxiety, or just plain freak out. But they—and you—are not alone! Our … Continue reading
Children are natural engineers and designers. In our house, books like Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer have sparked bursts of creativity. Check out these awesome products for the architect or engineer in your life, all highly recommended by our GHF families! MagnaTiles – The price tag on … Continue reading
Top 11 Inspirational Books Gifted children are often known for their entrepreneurial spirit, intense need for justice, compassion, and moral sensitivity. Inspirational books can be the root of a big idea or just the encouragement a child needs to bring creativity to life. I’ve compiled a list of books and … Continue reading
Whether you are a veteran homeschooler or brand new to this adventure, Back to School season tends to bring about a slew of emotions: fear, excitement, overwhelmedness, joy. And the questions persist: Will I be able to challenge my child enough? Will there be gaps in their learning? Will it … Continue reading
In her new book, Australia to Zimbabwe: A Rhyming Romp Around the World to 24 Countries, Ruth Fitts takes readers on a fact-filled adventure around the globe. Working her way through the alphabet, Fitts explores the geography, culture, and language of 24 countries (“W” is for the world, and “X” … Continue reading
My kids love being in the kitchen. They experiment with their own recipes and learn about success and failure. They talk my husband and me into tasting some very questionable-looking creations. After a few less-than-flavorful experiments, I convinced my seven-year-old that cookbooks are not for the weak and recipes are not … Continue reading
What used to be our dining table is now covered with pieces of paper, colored pencils, crayons, scissors and glue. Sound familiar? My kids love to draw. They color during breakfast, sketch through lunch, and pre-dinner requests to clean up their artwork are met with resistance. Though I must admit … Continue reading
The other day, my youngest exclaimed, “I hate history!” This from the girl who carries around her big sister’s Horrible Histories collection so she can read the comic strips and laugh and at the covers. I know she doesn’t “hate” history. I do know several teenagers who avoid the subject … Continue reading
The other day, my youngest exclaimed, “I hate history!” This from the girl who carries around her big sister’s Horrible Histories collection so she can read the comic strips and laugh and at the covers. I know she doesn’t “hate” history. I do know several teenagers who avoid the subject … Continue reading
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