November Blog Topic

It is Thanksgiving time again. It is the time we take to sit back and reflect on all that we are thankful for.  In Harrision we are thankful for all of our students, teachers and our supportive parents.  As you look back on your child's education, what are some things that you are thankful for?  What opportunites, classes or experiences are you thankful your gifted student has had in Harrison?  Also,  if you broke off the biggest piece of the turkey wishbone and could have your wish granted, what would be your biggest wish for your child's education in the future?

Harrison School District Two Parents of Gifted and Talented Blog: Harrison School District Two Gifted and Talented S...

Harrison School District Two Parents of Gifted and Talented Blog: Harrison School District Two Gifted and Talented S...: Hello parents of gifted students in Harrison I am Erika Tunson and I am the new Elementary Gifted and Talented Coordinator.  I am going to be updating the blog monthly.  I have already updated the student blog and I accidentally published it to the parent blog as well.  Oh well, now you know what your students are doing on the blog this month! This month I will provide a topic, but I would like you to post some topics you may want to explore.  This month the topic;  If money were no object(but it is the largest object in education), what would you like to see added to your gifted child's classroom, school or educational experience? 

Harrison School District Two Gifted and Talented Student Blog: October Blog Topic

Hello gifted students!  I am Erika Tunson and I am the new Elementary Gifted and Talented Coordinator.  I am going to be updating the blog monthly and I am anxious to get your posts!  This month I will post the topic but I would ask that you write some topics you would be interested in blogging about at the end of your post this month.  Next month I hope to use a student generated topic! 
 Let's get figurative!  I mean let's play with figurative language this month. When I was in 5th grade I was identified as a gifted student so I understand what it is like to be gifted in a classroom where most students are not.  Create a metaphor a simile for the following statement:  Being a gifted student is... 
My example:  Being a gifted student is like being a sunny, warm day in the late fall.  It is unexpected, even unusual and everyone loves it.  They even comment on how lovely the day is.  The problem is it is uncommon and it could change and be cold and gray the next day.  Then, people are disappointed. 

May GT Blog Topic

What are some stressors for your gifted child? What types of events or situations seem to cause them stress? How have you been successful in helping your gifted child cope with this stress?

April GT Blog Topic

Where does your gifted child fall in the birth order of your children? Are they an only child, the first born, middle child or youngest? If you have multiple gifted children, where do they fit in? What impact do you think birth order has on the characteristics of your gifted child?

March GT Blog Topic

Perfectionism is common in gifted individuals, and can show itself in both positive and negative ways. What do you see as the positive aspects of perfectionism? How can perfectionism have a negative impact on a child? Do your own child shows signs of perfectionism?