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Misunderstood: Embracing Wonderful and Wildly Unique Kiddos

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I woke up with some random thoughts on feeling misunderstood and I thought I’d share them in case they resonate for you, and where you are right now. Misunderstood: Embracing Wonderful and Wildly Unique Kiddos Years ago, when my husband and I were newly engaged, I accompanied him to a large family gathering. I’ve always…

Sensory STUFF (Overexcitabilties, intensities, SPD, ADHD, anxiety, behavior… call it what you will)

by Cait Curley 23 Comments

Sensory STUFF (Overexcitabilties, intensities, SPD, ADHD, anxiety, behavior… call it what you will) We recently had a birthday and our little family celebrated with a trip to glow bowling. Have you ever been glow bowling? It is a blast: loud music, flashing and twirling lights, disco balls, everything glows in the dark… all while…

14 Picture Books for Gifted Children

by Cait Curley 9 Comments

For quite a while now, I’ve been asked to compile a list of picture books for gifted children. I love it when I stumble upon a book that speaks to me. It is a wonderful feeling when you step into a book that feels like home. These books feel like old friends, safe and comfortable….

Academic Acceleration and Homeschooling Gifted Children

by Cait Curley 13 Comments

I can’t believe we’re still talking about academic acceleration and gifted children. Quite frankly, it makes me sad… and angry… and then sad once more. It breaks my heart to think of all those kids who spend countless hours in classrooms all over our country waiting to learn. Year after year, these children sit and wait…

Gameschooling and Gifted Children

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Today, I’d like to chat about gameschooling and gifted children. Yes, gameschooling really works for gifted children and teens! I’m permitting you to add more gameschool to your homeschool routine! Playing educational board games with your gifted/twice-exceptional kids can help to fuel learning and boost connection. Gameschooling and Gifted Children As a school psychologist and…

Gifted Homeschool Curriculum Choices {4th, 5th, and 7th grade}

by Cait Curley 9 Comments

Here it is, homeschool friends. Our 2020-21 gifted homeschool curriculum choices post. I can’t believe I am writing this, but this year I have a 4th, 5th, and 7th grader. How did they get so big, you guys?! Before we chat about this year’s gifted homeschool curriculum choices, a quick note: This is not a…

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