Gifted Resources
*I updated the page on February 13, 2024. Links that are not working have been removed (several others may need to be as well) and several gaming links I will need to remove at a later time.
Links to other Gifted Sites
PBWorks or Wikispace Gifted Sites
http://gifted-talented.pbworks.com/w/page/8691847/CESA%205%20Gifted%20and%20Talented
https://thinkingoutsidethebox.pbworks.com/w/page/22188082/FrontPage
http://idmforgifted.pbworks.com/w/page/27925465/FrontPage
Other Gifted Sites
http://www.oagc.com/ Ohio Association for Gifted Children
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
National/International Organiz ations
Association for the Gifted, division of the Council for Exceptional Children
Mensa, high IQ society
Gifted Education News
"Are Top Students Getting Short Shrift?", New York Times, October, 2011
"Autism and Education,"Newsweek Magazine, February 26, 2009
"Thousands of Ohio's gifted students not receiving adequate education," The Plain Dealer, January, 2008
"Gifted and Tormented - Academic Stars Often Bullied," Washington Post, May, 2006
"Stupid in America - How Lack of Choice Cheats our Kids out of a Good Education," ABC News, January, 2006
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/10/30/10cc-gifted.h33.html Common Core Needs Tailoring for Gifted Learners, Advocates Say
https://highability.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/ohios-gifted-accountability-system-good-start-but-we-arent-there-yet/ Ohio's Gifted Accountability System: Good Start But We Aren't There Yet
Resources for Parents
(SOME LINKS HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGHOUT THE PAGE)
Smart Board Games (Hoagies' Gifted Education Page) http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/smart_board_games.htm
Hoagies' Kids and Teens http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/hoagies_kids.htm
Hoagies' Kids and Teens Links http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/links.htm
48 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/50-essential-links-for-the-parents-of-gifted-children/
Gifted Education Resources for Students, Parents and Teachers
Compilation of links to resources on all subjects and topics. http://guest.portaportal.com/anneflick
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Focused on developing the mental health and social competence of gifted people. http://www.sengifted.org/
Ohio Association for Gifted Children
Listing of resources for parents and students. http://www.oagc.com/?q=links
National Association for Gifted Children
Contains links and resources for parents and educators. http://www.nagc.org/
STEM
https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/what-parents-should-know-about-stem What Parents Should Know about STEM to Help Their Children
The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math https://www.mastersindatascience.org/blog/the-ultimate-stem-guide-for-kids-239-cool-sites-about-science-technology-engineering-and-math/
Anne Flick’s Gifted links
https://guest.portaportal.com/anneflick
Challenging Websites for Gifted and Talented Students
Gifted Students Solve Mysteries
Daily Buzzword http://www.wordcentral.com/buzzword/buzzword.php
Daily Buzzword Archive http://www.wordcentral.com/buzzword/archive.php
SuperKids Vocab Builders http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/wod.shtml
Merriam Webster Word of the Day http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
http://www.hoodamath.com/ Math Games
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/ Brain Boosters
https://www.charlottesweb.com/puzzles-mind-games-optical-illusions-for-your-brain
Learning at Home: Free Online Brain Teasers, Mind Games, Puzzles and More!
Gifted Education Websites for Teachers, Parents, Etc.
NAGC invests all of its resources to train teachers, encourage parents and educate administrators and policymakers on how to develop and support gifted children and what's at stake if high-potential learners are not challenged and encouraged.
Since 1952, The Ohio Association for Gifted Children has been working with families and educators to promote the best interest of gifted children.
Hoagies' Gifted Education Page offers resources, articles, books and links for Parents, for Educators, Counselors, Administrators and other Professionals, and for Kids & Teens.
SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.
Education search engine compiling information from government, university and non-commercial sources. Initial results appear in the right-hand pane, while narrowed results are grouped under subheadings in the left-hand pane.
http://education.iseek.com/iseek/info.html?view=education.about
This national report, sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation, illustrates the discrepancy between research on acceleration and acceleration beliefs and practices commonly utilized in education today. You may download a copy of the report or request a free print copy at this site.
http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/Nation_Deceived/Get_Report.aspx
http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) has compiled these text and PDF descriptions of research studies conducted by NRC/GT. They explain the most defensible practices for implementation based on research evidence.
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/nrconlin.html#02152
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development offers this free service for educators and other professionals dedicated to helping gifted learners. Learn where you state ranks in gifted policy. Access staff development, lesson plans, newsletters and much more.
http://www.davidsongifted.org/edguild/
http://www.sde.com/teacher-resources.asp Looking for additional resources, classroom strategies, or fun activities? Why not start here. Take a moment to browse through the sites listed. You may find just what you’re looking for.
http://differentiationcentral.com/
http://www.eds-resources.com/edgifted.html Lesson Plans and Resources
http://www.medina-esc.org/GiftedServices1.aspx Medina County Schools Educational Service Center
http://enrichmentforadvancedstudents.weebly.com/
http://www.giftedsources.com/index.htm
Gifted Websites for 4th-5th Grade (links courtesy of Mrs. Edwards)
4th Grade Math!
Geometry
Use the links below to help you practice and extend your understanding of geometry.
Geometry Menu of Games on Sheppard Software
Collection of Kids' Math Games
Fractions
Use the links below to practice and extend your learning of fractions.
Fraction Game Menu on Sheppard Software
Multiplication and Division
Use the links below to practice and extend your learning of multiplication and division.
Division Practice Menu on Sheppard Software
Multiplication Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Multiply 3 digits by 1 digit numbers
Multiply 2 digit by 1 digit numbers
Multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers
Place Value
Use the links below to practice and extend your understanding of large number place value.
Place Value Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Rounding Sheppard Software Game Menu
Addition and Subtraction
Use the links below to practice and extend your learning of addition and subtraction of whole numbers.
Addition Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Subtraction Game Menu- Sheppard Software
5th Grade Math!
Order of Operations
Use the links below to practice and extend your understanding of order of operations.
Order of Operations Enrichment Games
Order of Operations Royal Rescue
Geometry
Use the links below to practice and extend your understanding of geometry.
Calculate Perimeter on Fun Brain
Geometry Game Menu- Sheppard Software
Decimals
Students can practice and extend their understanding of decimals by playing the games below.
Decimals of the Caribbean-Place Value
Converting Decimals and Fractions to Percents Hundredaire!
Decimal Jeopardy- Decimals, Fractios, & Percents
Decimal Jeopardy using the 4 operations
Decimals on a Number Line Mathman
Matchig Math Decimals-Hundreths
Fruit Splat Convert Fractios to Decimals
Scooter Quest Decimal Place Value
Fractions
Students can practice and extend their understanding of fractions by playing the games below.
Fraction Game Menu on Sheppard Software
Multiplication and Division
Students can play the games below to review, practice, and enrich their understanding.
Multiply & Divide Math Journey
Two digit by Two digit Multiplication
Fact Fluency
Use the links below to practice your facts at school or at home.
Students can make their own flashcards or study from a set that is already created. This site is good for learning new vocabulary words in math and other content areas.
Enrichment Math Links
The links below are math resources to enrich students in math.
Geometry Project Links
Reading
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids
Gifted Kids Survival Guide- Ages 10 and Younger
Math Games and Consumer Math Skills LINKS (website link courtesy of Kiara)
Scholastic Book Wizard
Find books according to reading level or genre.
http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/
Starting Book Clubs for Kids
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/parent-child/start-book-club-kids
Book Report Alternatives
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/classroom-activities-25-book-report-alternatives
Reading Enrichment Resources for Gifted Students
Junior Great books are available for reading enrichment in grades K-5.