Helpful Parent Links
Websites for Parents - UPDATED spring 2012!
Some help with homework!
The Internet Public Library: ipl.org look for the kidsspace
Great informational site for kids to use
Fact Monster: factmonster.com
Easy reference site to navigate.
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper: bjpinchbeck.com
A helpful homework site created by a 9-year old boy and his dad over 12 years ago!
Google directory: Gifted Education Publications
http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Education/K_through_12/Gifted_Education/Publications
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, educators, other professionals and community leaders to address the unique needs of children and youth. Membership includes a subscription to Parenting for High Potential, a magazine with articles geared to the development of talent.
www.nagc.org
You can search State Resources for Gifted Education and Individual State Gifted Organizations on the NAGC website by clicking on the heading "Gifted By State." or at
http://www.floridagiftednetwork.org/joomla/
Our county website for gifted is
www.gachflorida.org.
The Association for the Gifted (TAG) organized in 1958 by The Council for Exceptional Children, helps professionals and parents work with gifted children.
www.cectag.org
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) focuses primarily on the adults (parents, educators, etc) in the lives of gifted children. SENG provides information on identification, guidance, and effective ways to live and work with gifted individuals.
www.SENGifted.org
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page is a resource guide for the education of gifted children with links to many gifted education resources available on the Internet.
www.hoagiesgifted.org
Gifted-Children.com: Identification, Encouragement, and Development (GCC) is an on-line parents' newsletter with networking and information dedicated to making a difference in the education of children with special talents and abilities.
www.gifted-children.com
Extensive bibliography for many areas of gifted education
http://www.swopnet.com/ed/TAG/TAG_Bibliography.html
Discussion forum, articles, journals, and web links
http://www.worldgifted.org
*A website to help parents better understand math and offers suggestions on activities to do outside of school to assist your child with math.
http://www.math.com/parents/articles/helpmath.html
* Darwin's Footsteps
Set sail on the HMS Voyager! In this interactive online learning game, kids follow Charles Darwin's journey around the world. Plant banana trees in Brazil, save llamas in Peru, discover the finches of the Galapagos, and more.
http://support.weta.org/site/R?i=XTzJh5gJVIw-nhiucBL7nQ..
* Art-Inspired Storytelling
Storybird is an online resource that uses collaborative storytelling to connect kids and families. Two (or more) people author a Storybird -- one with words, one with pictures -- and then share it with their network. The final product can be printed, watched on screen, played with like a toy, or shared through a worldwide library. Teachers can try Storybird, too, as a classroom writing activity -- just sign up for a free, private account.
http://support.weta.org/site/R?i=wVnMqhbEF4_0GX7FdlT0Ew..
* A Fresh Look at Your Home Library
Rethink your home library for the New Year! A literacy-rich home includes all kinds of things to read -- poetry, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks, maps, and more. An eclectic collection of reading material is a great way to keep kids motivated.
http://support.weta.org/site/R?i=ibZy9lsTCuaj_PD9TbHZoQ..