Parenting GT Children

Gifted students are naturally curious, but transforming that curiosity into a lifelong love of learning requires identifying and integrating their personal passions. When their interests align with the curriculum, excellence becomes more achievable—and enjoyable. Passion and Motivation Passion is a strong inclination toward an activity that individuals find meaningful and invest time and energy into.…

The holiday season brings excitement and joy, but it can also present unique challenges for gifted students. While their peers may thrive on time off from school, gifted children often experience restlessness, boredom, or overstimulation. In this post, we’ll explore the needs and challenges gifted students face during the holidays and share practical ways to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…