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  • Experiments & Activities

    7 At-Home Engineering Activities for Children

    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 27, 2020
    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 27, 2020

    Looking for hands-on STEAM activities to keep children engaged at home? Engineering activities are a great way to encourage problem-solving and creative thinking skills while having fun! We’ve compiled a list of fun engineering activities for children that are easy to do at home. Top 7 At-Home Engineering Activities for Children: 1. Pasta Engineering Experiment with building structures with pasta (in various shapes) and playdough. Older children can gain inspiration…

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  • Experiments & Activities

    10 Virtual Field Trips for Gifted Students

    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 23, 2020
    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 23, 2020

    Do you have a gifted child stuck at home who is itching to travel to fascinating places? We’ve compiled several of the most enriching and educational virtual field trips for gifted students! Here are the top ten free virtual field trips for gifted children: 1. Luray Caverns – Luray, Virginia Explore Luray Caverns in Virginia while learning more about stalactites and stalagmites! This 360° virtual reality tour is educational and…

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  • AcademicsSIG Programs

    Benefits of Online Programs for Gifted Students

    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 15, 2020
    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 15, 2020

    At the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), we are pleased to offer online programs for gifted and talented students ages 5-17. Both our 6-week Spring Online Program and our three 3-week Summer Intensive Online sessions offer highly capable youth innovative STEAM courses from the comfort of their home. Online learning programs provide many benefits to gifted students, especially during this time of social distancing. 7 Benefits of Online Programs for Gifted Students: 1. Engaging…

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  • AcademicsSIG Programs

    SIG Online: Your Guide to Spring and Summer Program Options

    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 13, 2020
    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 13, 2020

    Are you curious about the differences between the SIG Spring Online Program and the SIG Summer Online Program? Explore the details of the SIG Online Programs in our guide below! For a quick and easy comparison of the two terms, check out the chart at the bottom of this post! Spring SIG Online Program The SIG online program uses the Moodle learning platform and follows a STEAM + independent study…

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  • Giftedness 101Parenting Tips

    Letter from the President: Incubation & the Creative Process

    by Dr. Barbara Swicord April 10, 2020
    by Dr. Barbara Swicord April 10, 2020

    In this current unexpected zeitgeist of ubiquitous news of quarantine and its related issues as we seek to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, I can’t help but think about how the concepts of separation and social distancing suggest aspects of the creative process. The idea of isolation–shutting off certain areas of your life and removing familiar structures — in my mind– parallels the concept of incubation in the stages…

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  • Academics

    12 Online Courses for Gifted Students this Spring

    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 8, 2020
    by Summer Institute for the Gifted April 8, 2020

    At SIG, we are excited to offer online courses for gifted students this spring! The Spring SIG Online Learning Program is a 6-week program that engages students in curriculum beyond what is offered during the school day. Courses in STEAM and humanities are facilitated by instructors via discussion forums and online activities. Learn more about our exciting Spring 2020 academics below! Online Courses for Gifted Students Ages 5-6: Biology of…

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