When a parent is told that his child is gifted, it can be quite a source of pride. You may be thinking of all of the extra opportunities this will open to him, and the more chances he will have for success when he grows older. However, if you have a gifted child it is important to note that there are often behavior problems associated with this status. Depending upon your child’s age, you may not have noticed this yet. The earlier that behavior problems in gifted children are addressed, the more positive his growing up years will be for both him and for yourself. Read the rest

All children need discipline. As obvious as that may seem, disciplining gifted children may seem unnecessary much of the time, because they may have advanced verbal skills and be very manipulative. Consequently, parents tend to relate to their gifted child as an adult. It is difficult to treat a child as a child when you can carry on a conversation as an adult. Read the rest

Lesson plans for children with autism are much easier to find than they use to be. The internet has brought with it sites that cater to pretty much anything you can think of, including lesson plans. If you still can’t find exactly what you had in mind, then you may be better off creating your own lesson plan. Read the rest

While every parent wants to think his or her child is special and better than the average, it is often merely parental bias. There are, however, many children who are truly gifted mentally and emotionally. It is necessary to identify the signs of a gifted child so as to encourage their growth. All too often in this culture of conformity, some of these signs that a child is above average are mistakenly seen as mental problems like attention deficit disorder (ADD) and obsessive, compulsive behavior (OCD). Read the rest

One of the most important decisions you can make as a parent is which school to send your child to. The choice of the proper elementary school will ensure that your child begins his educational career with a solid foundation. Although the best elementary school for your child will depend on his specific needs, you can begin by utilizing overall rankings to narrow down the field of schools. Read the rest

If you’re moving to Virginia and are considering the quality of education when deciding where to live, you’ll soon find that the northern part of the state has quite a few private schools. This is because many of its affluent residents are connected to careers in Washington, DC. Read the rest

Some parents are heavily involved in their child’s education. Others tend to stand by the wayside and let the teachers do the guiding. When it comes to IEP meetings, there is no good choice but to be heavily involved. Some parents however, don’t know what is expected of them and may be unnerved by the experience. Use the information provided here to help you if you are one of those parents who wants to be prepared but isn’t exactly sure what all being prepared entails. Read the rest

The benefits of early math education is a neglected topic. There are many initiatives in place to foster language and reading, while math has been overlooked. Part of the problem is that many of the people who go into the early education field are not fond of math themselves. The benefits of early math education are far reaching though and cannot be ignored. Read the rest

The “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001″ is yet another example of the failure that usually results from the federal government attempting to force their influence over areas that are traditionally best left to state and local governments. The “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001″ (NCLB) was the brainchild of President George W. Bush who wished to go down in history as an “Education” President. The Act called for the creation of Statewide Standardized tests that would be administered once a year to every student in order to gauge educational improvement of the school systems. The NCLB Act also implemented punishments for any school that did not post “Improvement” every year. Read the rest

Field day is a great opportunity not only for students, but also for teachers. It allows both groups to escape the confines of the classroom, and explore the great outdoors. If you are planning a field day, try these great game ideas. Read the rest