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Gifted Parenting - January 2009

Another Great Site for Educational Videos

January 29th 2009 03:04
I'm always on the look-out for websites that are informative and child-friendly. Which is why I'm so pleased to share with you a site called teachers.tv. This website has lots of educational vidoes for and by teachers and parents. Videos are arranged by age group, subject matter and office title/position. Browse through their collection of videos by visiting their site here.



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Fire Safety Lesson Plans

January 28th 2009 12:19
A few years ago, a building near our home caught on fire due to faulty electrical wiring. Since then, my family and I have made a fire escape plan so we can be prepared for such accidents. It's very important to discuss fire safety with your children and device an effective escape route. Yes, accidents happen but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be prepared for it. Here are some lesson plans you can use in your home or classroom:

Fire Safety for Young Children

Fire Lessons from NYS Dept. of State
Fire Curriculum For Students
Fire Safety: Activities to Spark Learning
Basic Fire Safety from USFA Kids
Lesson Plans from FireSafety.Gov for Kids
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Great Freebie from Harlequin

January 28th 2009 11:58
Are you a fan of Harlequin romance novels? If so, they have a cool new freebie which will be available tomorrow, Jan. 29. Beginning tomorrow, you can download 16 full books all for free. Just fill-up the form found here and wait for an email for further instructions. Happy reading!
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Get to Know Daniel Tammet

January 26th 2009 05:49
I just read a very interesting article about Daniel Tammet; a gifted 29-year old who excels in languages and numbers. .Take note, he learned how to speak Icelandic in just one week. Wow. Meanwhile, I'm still learning how to count from 1 to 10 in Japanese, LOL. Daniel was diagnosed with Asperger's four years ago; the rest of his story is on this page.
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What are you reading?

January 23rd 2009 05:57
They say you can learn a lot about a person from what she is reading. The nifty tool you see below is from LibraryThings.Com; a website that enables you to create your own reading list and connect with people who are reading the same books. You can also post your list on your blog or website. Judging from the books I'm reading, what do you think I'm up to?

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Educational Videos from Duke University

January 22nd 2009 05:22
The Duke University Multimedia webpage offers free educational videos made at the Duke University Mathematics Department Multimedia Classroom. Those interested to further their knowledge of mathematical concepts and theory should check out the recently added lectures as well as the lecture series.
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Looking for Worksheets?

January 22nd 2009 05:09
if you're homeschooling, or if you want to supplement your child's public or private education, there's an awesome website where you can create and print worksheets. WorksheetWorks.Com has a wide variety of printable worksheets to choose from; from math to english to geography and more. The web site allows you to customize worksheets, download the PDF file and then print it out all for free. WorksheetWorks.Com is currently on beta testing.
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Pretty Freebies

January 20th 2009 05:23
New free samples that will make you look and feel pretty:

Free sample of Playtex Sport
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In the News...

January 20th 2009 05:09
An article in The Arizona Republic talks about "cluster" classrooms for gifted children. This is being practiced in my daughter's school and I personally agree that it has certain benefits for younger children. But, now that my daughter is in third grade, I feel the need for a more appropriate structure. Read the article here.

If you live in the area, the Greenwich Post announced an upcoming lecture to be conducted by Dr. Nadia Webb, co-author of Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults. More info here.
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Would You Be a Cool Parent?

January 16th 2009 05:39
Just for fun, take this quiz to see if you are (or will be) a cool parent.


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Freebies are Back!

January 14th 2009 05:23
Free sample of Febreze SPORT Workout Odor Eliminator

Free sample of Total® Cranberry Crunch
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Does Your Child Know What You Do?

January 9th 2009 00:17
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Yesterday, I had a very enlightening conversation with my 8-year old; she asked me to describe what my job is. It made me think, that even if our children knows what our jobs are ("Mom's a writer, Dad's an engineer", etc.) they may not fully comprehend what we really do for a living. This is what makes "Take Your Kids to Work Day" very important, which unfortunately isn't so popular where we live.
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Back to School Doldrums

January 5th 2009 23:29
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The Christmas season came and went by so quickly and most of us are still in holiday mode (I must admit I still haven't taken down our Christmas decors). Going back to work or school (or what I call "back to reality") can be challenging after a long holiday. This is especially true for children, because it's not easy for them to shift from play to work mode as quickly as adults can.
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Inspiring Quotes for the New Year

January 2nd 2009 14:50
I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. - Oprah Winfrey

Personality can open doors, but only character can keep them open. - Elmer G. Letterman
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