Gifted

Overview

This section contains education and parenting resources for families with highly capable/gifted learners and kids who begin reading at a early age.

Reading for Kids

Lists of reading ideas:

• Reading Beyond Lists - Booklists from The Children's Book Council containing age-appropriate suggestions for young advanced readers

• 14 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced First and Second Grade Readers - A list from Brightly, an imprint of Penguin Random House

• 14 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Second and Third Grade Readers - A list from Brightly, an imprint of Penguin Random House

• Books to Challenge Gifted 3rd Grade Readers - Twelve recommendations posted on greatschools.org

• Outstanding Books for the College Bound - Lists compiled by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association

• CTY Reading List: Good Books for Bright Kids - A list from the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

• Some of My Best Friends are Books: Guiding Gifted Readers - This third edition was published in 2009

• Mensa for Kids Book Parade - Book review written by young gifted readers

Organizations & Reading for Adults

Here are some organizations which can provide more information:

• Northwest Gifted Child Association - A Washington State nonprofit founded in 1963. Find information on events and resources, including Book Recommendations Recommended by Northwest Gifted Child Board of Directors.

• Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)

• Supporting Gifted Learners - They have a Supporting Gifted Learners Book Recommendations page.

• Davidson Institute

• Hogies Gifted Education Page

• John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Curriculum Programs

You do not need to use a program specifically designed for a gifted learner.

Some resources, including many that are aligned to newer educational standards, are based on conceptual understanding and challenging expectations, so sometimes simply adjusting the pacing of a general education resource may be all that is needed to meet the needs of your student:

1. Gifted students tend to pick up concepts more quickly, so less practice and review is needed and content can be covered and a faster pace

2. Gifted students often are ready to go more deeply into a topic before others, so sometimes slowing down and taking more time explore an idea or subject can work well