The Importance of Teaching Gratitude in Gifted Students
Gifted students’ unique skills make them naturally high achievers. With that, they can experience perfectionism, mental health issues and social isolation. Practicing gratitude can help gifted students reduce these issues and foster healthy relationships. What is gratitude? The American Psychological Association defines gratitude as “a sense of thankfulness and happiness in response to receiving a…
Read MoreCreative Activities to Inspire Gifted Students
Gifted students often possess unique talents and abilities that can make traditional classroom activities feel limiting. To truly inspire these learners, it’s essential to provide creative activities that challenge their thinking, engage their passions, and encourage exploration. Here are five creative activities designed to inspire gifted students. Project Based Learning Project-Based Learning is an excellent…
Read MoreDiscover Rainard: Open House for Parents of Gifted Students
Are you searching for an environment where your gifted child can truly thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially? Rainard School for Gifted Students invites you to our Fall 2024 Open House! Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Time: 10:30am-12pm Location: Rainard School for Gifted and Talented Students at 11059 Timberline Road, Houston, TX 77043 At Rainard, we believe…
Read More3 Ways to Improve Academic Self-Motivation in Gifted Students
Gifted students have a natural inclination towards learning, but even they can experience dips in academic self-motivation. Underachievement may be a symptom of a mismatch between the student and their school environment. This is why gifted and talented programs and schools (like Rainard) are so pivotal to the success of GT children. Here are three…
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…
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