Web Sites for Kids
ABCya
www.ABCya.com – This website has some fantastic content and games – spelling bee games, word searches, sight words, typing and keyboarding games, math bingo, geography games, and more.
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html – (2nd/3rd Grade) Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress. This is a fun science site that involves reading/comprehension. Students may create trivia cards and quiz one another.
Primary History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ - (2nd/3rd Grade) This is a great reading comprehension site. Choose a history area and then take the quiz.
Multiplication Games
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games - multiplication games
Kid Numbers
http://www.kidsnumbers.com/ - Practice all aspects of math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a fun and pressure free environment.
Kid Spell
http://www.kidsspell.com/ - Create your own spelling lists, or choose easier, harder, and hardest games with varying word lengths to challenge all spellers.
Quiz Hub
http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
Many gifted kids love taking quizzes on topics they know a lot about. This is a great website that has quizzes about many different subjects. Early finishers can explore this site on their own.
Web Sites for Parents/Teachers
National Association for Gifted Children
http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources-parents - This sites answers many questions regarding gifted children. It provides definitions and helps educate parents about their gifted child.
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/parents.htm - Another comprehensive web site for parents & teachers of gifted children. This site has nearly everything centered on gifted education.
SLIP Math Problems
http://www.georgetownisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001838/Centricity/Domain/363/3rd%20Grade%20Slips.pdf – This is a pdf of 3rd grade math SLIP problems (math problems on a slip of paper). They are non-routine problems that challenge students to: Stimulate their interest and enthusiasm for problem solving, broaden their mathematical intuition and develop their “brain power," introduce them to interesting and important mathematical ideas, and let them experience satisfaction.
Exquisite Minds
http://www.exquisite-minds.com/
Like Hoagies’ site, this is a resource for teachers, parents, and kids. There are lots of curriculum differentiation ideas as well as forums and games. Great for teachers to show to parents of gifted students.
Atlanta Public Schools
http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/21024
Here teachers can find information about all of the different gifted programs available in Atlanta. There are also resources for parents, enrichment activities, and a section that kids can explore on their own. There are many uses for this site in connection to gifted students, their parents, and teachers.
Awesome Library (Lesson Plans)
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Library/Materials_Search/Lesson_Plans/Lesson_Plans.html
This site boasts the top 5% lesson plans in terms of quality. For busy teachers who want to add enriching activities to their lessons, they can find many ideas in these lesson plans.
Discovery Education (Brain Boosters)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/
These are great, quick logic problems to challenge the critical thinking skills of the upper grades (3rd-5th) gifted students in the classroom.
Logic Puzzles
http://www.puzzles-on-line-niche.com/logic-puzzle-grid.html#sthash.lqLdcmY7.CtNBAdtH.dpbs
http://kids.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Printable_Logic_Puzzles_for_Kids
http://www.thekidzpage.com/learninggames/logic_games/logic-game-petcenter.html
http://www.logic-puzzles.org/init.php
Analogies
English for Everyone - This website offers many printables - all grade levels. Great for parents and teachers.
Analogy of the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbXR43hMSV8
Articles
Bright Child vs. Gifted Child
48 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children
Definitions of Giftedness
10 Games for Gifted Children
Top 10 Books for Gifted Children
Summer Programs for Atlanta Kids
If you come across an article worth sharing, please e-mail: Laura Taylor
ABCya
www.ABCya.com – This website has some fantastic content and games – spelling bee games, word searches, sight words, typing and keyboarding games, math bingo, geography games, and more.
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html – (2nd/3rd Grade) Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress. This is a fun science site that involves reading/comprehension. Students may create trivia cards and quiz one another.
Primary History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ - (2nd/3rd Grade) This is a great reading comprehension site. Choose a history area and then take the quiz.
Multiplication Games
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games - multiplication games
Kid Numbers
http://www.kidsnumbers.com/ - Practice all aspects of math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a fun and pressure free environment.
Kid Spell
http://www.kidsspell.com/ - Create your own spelling lists, or choose easier, harder, and hardest games with varying word lengths to challenge all spellers.
Quiz Hub
http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
Many gifted kids love taking quizzes on topics they know a lot about. This is a great website that has quizzes about many different subjects. Early finishers can explore this site on their own.
Web Sites for Parents/Teachers
National Association for Gifted Children
http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources-parents - This sites answers many questions regarding gifted children. It provides definitions and helps educate parents about their gifted child.
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/parents.htm - Another comprehensive web site for parents & teachers of gifted children. This site has nearly everything centered on gifted education.
SLIP Math Problems
http://www.georgetownisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001838/Centricity/Domain/363/3rd%20Grade%20Slips.pdf – This is a pdf of 3rd grade math SLIP problems (math problems on a slip of paper). They are non-routine problems that challenge students to: Stimulate their interest and enthusiasm for problem solving, broaden their mathematical intuition and develop their “brain power," introduce them to interesting and important mathematical ideas, and let them experience satisfaction.
Exquisite Minds
http://www.exquisite-minds.com/
Like Hoagies’ site, this is a resource for teachers, parents, and kids. There are lots of curriculum differentiation ideas as well as forums and games. Great for teachers to show to parents of gifted students.
Atlanta Public Schools
http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/Page/21024
Here teachers can find information about all of the different gifted programs available in Atlanta. There are also resources for parents, enrichment activities, and a section that kids can explore on their own. There are many uses for this site in connection to gifted students, their parents, and teachers.
Awesome Library (Lesson Plans)
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Library/Materials_Search/Lesson_Plans/Lesson_Plans.html
This site boasts the top 5% lesson plans in terms of quality. For busy teachers who want to add enriching activities to their lessons, they can find many ideas in these lesson plans.
Discovery Education (Brain Boosters)
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/
These are great, quick logic problems to challenge the critical thinking skills of the upper grades (3rd-5th) gifted students in the classroom.
Logic Puzzles
http://www.puzzles-on-line-niche.com/logic-puzzle-grid.html#sthash.lqLdcmY7.CtNBAdtH.dpbs
http://kids.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Printable_Logic_Puzzles_for_Kids
http://www.thekidzpage.com/learninggames/logic_games/logic-game-petcenter.html
http://www.logic-puzzles.org/init.php
Analogies
English for Everyone - This website offers many printables - all grade levels. Great for parents and teachers.
Analogy of the Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbXR43hMSV8
Articles
Bright Child vs. Gifted Child
48 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children
Definitions of Giftedness
10 Games for Gifted Children
Top 10 Books for Gifted Children
Summer Programs for Atlanta Kids
If you come across an article worth sharing, please e-mail: Laura Taylor