Creativity
Children are naturally creative, but compound this with being gifted and the child, as well as the parent and teacher, have some challenges to meet.
A Gifted Child's Nature Journal 
Come enjoy an excerpt from a gifted five year old's nature journal! Board Game Gift Ideas
Check out my top picks for board games for the whole family! Bright Ideas for Costumes
Dressing up in costume can be much more than a once a year thing. How do creative people use costumes in school, at home, and for hobbies? Computers Help Gifted Students [offsite link]
Need a way to help stimulate or hold your childīs interest in work? Check this article for some suggestions. DLTK Crafts for Kids [offsite link]
Donīt let the name fool you. There are plenty of things to do other than crafts at this site. It is great for preschool, as well as elementary school children. Check out the worksheets and cards! Exploring Fine Art with Children
Introducing a young child to fine art can lead to a lifetime of enjoyment and appreciation. Here are some ideas to get started! Exploring Nature with a Child
You can walk the woodlands, take a hike at the beach, or explore right in your own backyard! Fostering Academic Creativity in Gifted Students [offsite link]
If you are looking for a quick introduction to defining, recognizing and enhancing academic creativity, this is a good site to visit. The information is easy to read, has good references and can be used by parents, teachers and any others who work with gifted children. Gifted Kids on Stage
Gifted kids and performing on stage: a winning combination! Gifts to Inspire Children's Creativity
Through free play, children learn to solve problems and think "out of the box". Check out this list of toys and materials that will inspire and enchant for years to come. Homemade Clay Projects for Kids [offsite link]
Just stop by here for ideas on how to make homemade clay and for ideas to get you started on projects. My Seven Year Old Historian
It is the intensity of our gifted children's interests that sets them apart. Read what a gifted seven year old has to say about Mary, Queen of Scots. Smart Costumes for Halloween
Gifted kids may be incredibly creative when it comes time for trick or treating. Suggestions to Turn On Bright Children at Home [offsite link]
How many times have we heard-"Mom, Iīm bored"? Maybe not those exact words, but the idea is there. Read this article to get some ideas to beat the boredom and also to get you thinking about new solutions to this problem. Summer Home Learning Recipes [offsite link]
These recipes are for food for thought and learning-not for cooking (although some of the ideas presented may include cooking). Stop by here for some creative learning ideas for grades K-12. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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