At the Summer Institute for the Gifted, we understand that many parents are faced with the challenge of combating boredom in children. Here are several activities for gifted students while your family practices social distancing. 40 social distancing activities for gifted students: Read a book that you have been curious about. Read a book that you think will not interest you and see if there is indeed something in it…

Gifted differentiation is not a difficult puzzle to solve; it simply means matching the curriculum with the learner. Yet, in too many cases, you may find it is nonexistent. How do we solve the puzzle of differentiation for gifted students? First, we learn from the curriculum models that exist in the field of gifted education. Most of them favor an inquiry-based model of instruction, though curricula based only on higher…

With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many families are practicing responsible social distancing. Parents are faced with the challenge of keeping kids occupied for weeks, or possibly longer, while avoiding group play dates and public places. Gifted children, by nature of feeling intensely about social issues, may be hyper-aware of the current pandemic news and might feel great empathy or anxiety about such a global concern. It is important that adults…

At Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), we are finding that more and more families with whom we interact are either engaging in or contemplating homeschooling for gifted children. This development is understandable for gifted children due to several trends. First, funding for gifted education is tenuous at best. Gifted programs are usually first on the chopping block, if existent at all, and are afforded no real protections at local,…

The Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) believes all gifted students, regardless of their financial situation, should be able to experience the academic rigor and enrichment that they deserve. We strive to provide as much financial aid funding as we possibly can so that these students may attend gifted and talented programs. Purchase a SIG Shirt & Support Financial Aid for Gifted Programs We hope you like our spring 2020…

Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) is first and foremost committed to the safety and security of all students and staff. We continue to closely monitor updates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. State Department. We also consult with a third-party travel security specialist that advises us of the risks associated with travel to different areas in the world and monitors…