Davidson Gifted Blog
Reducing Test Anxiety and Answering Test Prep Questions
Reducing Test Anxiety It is common for students to experience test anxiety. For some, the stress of not getting a perfect score can be paralyzing. Others feel nauseous. Their heart beats fast. Their palms…
Online Science Program Comparison
This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online science programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These program can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum replacement, independent study, etc. If…
Put a Pause on Being Productive
During most years, right now we would be celebrating: Final projects would be turned in. Graduation parties would be happening. And, even if we didn’t have a great year, the school year would be…
Special Considerations in Gifted Identification and Assessment
If you are a parent, you may have noticed signs that your child is gifted or has gifted characteristics. Perhaps you are looking for resources on gifted testing to confirm something you see in…
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 program 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…
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