When you think of gifted learners, who comes to mind? A specific movie character, person, or your own child? For me, the first image that pops up are the characters from X-Men. They are such a unique group of teenagers who have special abilities with grand dreams of pursuing harmony, peace, and equality within multiple dimensions. Although I don’t mean to compare gifted students to highly skilled mutants, their unique…
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It is February, and a time to celebrate love in so many ways. Here at SIG, our new and improved spring and summer Online Learning programs showcase our love for meeting the academic and social needs of gifted, academically talented, and creative students through unique virtual course experiences. Traditional educational classroom settings often place limits such as age, time, and/or grade-level standards on academic growth. In these settings, gifted and…
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Benefits of Summer Programs for Gifted Students
Welcome back! January is a time to reflect on our commitments and renew our priorities for the new year. Here at SIG, it is a perfect time to refresh our understanding of how summer programs can benefit gifted, academically talented, and creative students. In a world where gifted education and academic programming for high potential youth are lacking, it is crucial that we provide opportunities for ingenuity and innovation for…
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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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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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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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