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Holiday Break Learning Ideas That Don’t Feel Like Schoolwork
Last December, we talked about how it’s important to balance rest with learning and continued structure when supporting gifted students during the holidays. While other students may welcome a complete respite from the grind of the school year, gifted students may resist a period of total hibernation— their hunger for knowledge rarely rests. This year,…
Read MoreCuriosity in Season | How Changing Seasons Can Inspire Gifted Children
As autumn settles in, the world outside our windows becomes a living lesson in curiosity. For gifted children—whose minds are always reaching, questioning, stretching—the fall season offers endless opportunities for growth, change and wide-eyed wonder. Change as a Catalyst Fall is a season of transformation. Trees release what they no longer need, revealing structure and…
Read MoreThe Power of Project Based Learning: Unlocking Student Potential Through Hands-On Learning
Unlike traditional methods which focus on memorization and standardized testing, project based learning (PBL) emphasizes hands-on, real-world learning experience. Here are five benefits to this approach to education, one that is thoroughly utilized here at Rainard School of Gifted Students. Engages & Motivates Students Traditional lessons, lectures, and textbook assignments can often feel abstract for…
Read MoreBeyond IQ Tests: Why Multiple Measures are Essential for Identifying Gifted and Talented Children
When it comes to identifying gifted and talented children, relying solely on an IQ test can be limiting. IQ tests can provide valuable insights into a student’s cognitive abilities, but they lack the ability to gauge the full spectrum of their giftedness. At Rainard, we feel it is crucial to use a variety of tools…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Child Ready for Preschool
As a follow up to our Preschool versus Daycare post, we’d like to cover how parents can help get their children ready for preschool. Starting preschool is a hearty task in itself but parents of soon to be preschoolers have an extra challenge. Preschoolers of the last year or two and those entering preschool in…
Read MorePreschool Versus Daycare | The Advantages of a School Setting for Educational Success
Any Houston Kindergarten teacher will tell you there is a clear difference between a Kindergartener who has been in daycare and one who has been in preschool. Children who have experienced a preschool environment are better prepared for a school learning environment. They understand the basic functions of how school works; sitting at a table,…
Read MoreRainard Open House 2024, You’re Invited!
Considering Rainard School For Gifted Students for your child or just want to learn more about who we are? Join us for a community open house Sunday, February 25th from 10am-2pm! Tour our campus Meet teachers, faculty and staff See our classrooms View student projects Get admissions questions answered Enjoy light bites and more Please…
Read MoreThe Importance of An Early Childhood GT Education
Fostering gifted and Talented (GT) students during their formative years of early education plays a crucial role in shaping the intellectual development of their young minds. Identifying and nurturing gifted students from an early age is essential for fostering a love for learning. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of GT education…
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of Community for Gifted and Talented Students
Gifted and talented schools, like Rainard, offer a unique opportunity to GT students; a GT community. One of our core beliefs is that gifted students benefit from an educational setting in which they experience a sense of belonging and support. Gifted and talented children possess a unique set of abilities which set them apart academically,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Learning Outdoors
In a world where screens reign supreme, the benefits of learning outdoors for children are more significant than ever. At Rainard we have multiple outdoor learning spaces, so all classrooms have the opportunity to spend learning time outside. Our teachers take full advantage of them too, understanding the benefits of learning outdoors and knowing it’s…
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