children
Super Kids
Whether you’re a five year old or all grown up, this is the time of year to bring your inner rug-rat out of hibernation; we turned to BoCo's wildest kids for tips on how to do just that.
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The Nutritional Value of Tomato Paste
“Eat less, move more.” If you’ve never heard this little adage, you’ve obviously never needed to lose weight. The phrase is a simple, accessible way to explain the entire concept of weight loss without explaining caloric intake, metabolism, muscle mass…
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Halloween Scene: They’re Back!
OK, let’s be totally honest. As much as you love candy and dressing up as a princess, this holiday is really for the Dora the Explorer set.
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Smart Track: A look at public schools
Both Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts use what they call “a body of evidence” to determine if a child is gifted. It begins with a nomination, usually from a parent or teacher.
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Final Frontier
Both Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts use what they call “a body of evidence” to determine if a child is gifted. It begins with a nomination, usually from a parent or teacher.
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The Next Generation: Out of the mouths of babes
According to the Colorado Department of Education, there were 54,705 gifted and talented students formally identified by Colorado districts or educational services agencies as of the last day of the 2007-08 school year.
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Characteristics of Giftedness
Smart .Reasons well (good thinker) .Learns rapidly .Has an extensive vocabulary .Has an excellent memory .Has facility with numbers Playful .Has high degree of energy .Has a vivid imagination .Is highly creative .Has a wide range of interests .Is good…
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Beam Me Up: A Case for Challenging the Gifted
You’ve met them: the little girl who went to space camp or the boy wouldn’t stop talking about dinosaurs.
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