We chatted about what it really means to be a gifted student. It’s more than just being a fast learner and quick to catch on to new concepts. It’s about wanting to go deeper in their learning and always asking the why behind concepts. Gifted students are just as different from the typical student as other special needs students are, and our homeschool have the flexibility to reflect that.
As I write this it is April, which is also World Autism Month. Autism is a part of our family. The challenging part about autism is the broad range of what it looks like in each person. When you meet one autistic person, all you can say is that you have met one autistic person. Each person and family is affected differently. There is a wide range of capabilities and strengths across the autistic spectrum, and each person struggles differently.
And sometimes you discover you have what you need right in front of you. Which is what happened when one of the kids announced they had the formula for “The Best Day Ever!”
Dr. Anni Reinking from Illinois STAR-NET podcast to be part of their Family Interview Series on their podcast.
Not everyone has the luxury of researching teaching methods or fine tuning a mission statement before the teaching starts, but finding time to read a few books along the way can be a great way to find your own style and confidence as a homeschool teacher.
