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Helping Your Gifted Child Handle Feedback and Perfectionism
Just like that summer is over. With school starting this month, now is a great time to focus on sharpening GT children’s social(opens in new tab) and intellectual skills in preparation for the new year. One such skill could be receiving feedback or constructive criticism. Most children need encouragement when they make mistakes. Gifted children…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be a School for the Gifted and Talented?
For many families, discovering that their child is gifted brings both excitement and questions. Parents often notice their child learns differently — asking deeper questions, or craving more challenges than a traditional classroom can provide. As awards through Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) are being distributed, many families are searching for new options to meet…
Read MoreSummer in Session: How to Balance Learning with Fun for Gifted Students on Summer Break
It’s that time of year where our minds go to everyone’s favorite Alice Cooper Music lyric: “School’s out for Summer!” As the children say goodbye to their teachers and friends and swap math class for sunny days, many are looking forward to a much needed break. At the same time, it is incredibly important for…
Read MoreSocial-Emotional Learning: What It Means and Why Gifted Children Need It
If you have been immersed in the world of gifted children, odds are you’ve come across the term SEL or Social-Emotional Learning. In this post, we’ll explain SEL, what this means for a gifted child, bring to light some common misconceptions, and share how to support them in and out of the classroom. What is…
Read MoreApplied for the Texas Private School Voucher? How to Choose Among Houston Private Schools
The application window for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program closes tonight, and thousands of parents across the state have already submitted applications. Now comes the next step: choosing the school that best fits your child. For families exploring the opportunities created by the Texas school voucher program, this moment often opens the…
Read MoreCreativity & Passion-Driven Learning: Why Creativity Is Essential for Gifted Learners (And How Schools Can Nurture It)
When people think about gifted students, they often picture high test scores, accelerated math, or early reading skills. But one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — traits of advanced learners is creativity. In fact, creativity in gifted education is a core cognitive strength of gifted students that should be featured and nurtured…
Read MoreGoal Setting for Gifted Learners: Meaningful New Year Goals—Without the Pressure
Suddenly it’s January 2026, and with the New Year comes a familiar question—one gifted students hear more often as they grow older: What’s your New Year’s resolution? For some, it’s a lighthearted conversation starter. For gifted learners, however, New Year goal-setting can unintentionally reinforce an unhelpful message: set bigger goals, aim higher, do more. Because…
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 MoreReal-Life Inspiration: The Importance of Connecting Field Trips to Project-Based Learning in Gifted Education
The weather is getting nicer—or for Texans, more bearable—and students are settling into the rhythm of the school year. As GT students find their stride, we at Rainard want to highlight the importance of getting out of the classroom. A couple of years ago, we shared five benefits of field trips, such as providing real-world…
Read MoreRecognizing Giftedness in Girls
You’ve heard it before: boys will be boys. The playful platitude is a wink and nod to a social norm where behaviors are viewed and treated differently depending on the gender of the person exhibiting them. Unfortunately, education—specifically identifying gifted children— is not immune to this bias. Today, we’ll be discussing how GT girls may…
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