| Gifted Children's Resources
FOR PARENTS & EDUCATORS
www.nagc.org
National Association for Gifted Children is a non-profit organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.
www.gifted.org
The Gifted Child Society is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1957 to further the cause of gifted children. Its mission goals are:
- Educational enrichment and support services specifically designed for gifted children.
- Assistance to parents in rearing gifted children to full and productive adulthood.
- Professional training to encourage educators to meet the special needs of these youngsters.
- A greater effort to win public recognition and acceptance of these special needs.
www.nfgcc.org
The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children was formed over 30 years ago. The main goal of The Foundation was to get much needed information to the parents of gifted children. The Foundation's main objective is to reach out and help these precious children. The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children is a non-profit, non-sectarian, organization.
www.txgifted.org
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. Our mission is to Promote Awareness of the Unique Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Needs of Gifted and Talented Students and To Impact the Development of Appropriate Services to Meet These Needs.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
www.houstonarboretum.org
Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. Visitors can walk five mile of trails free of charge. Each summer children gain in-depth knowledge leading to life-long appreciation of the natural world through week long Discovery Classes. The Nature Center building includes the Discovery Room with interactive exhibits and activities and the Nature Shop filled with items for nature lovers of all ages. It is a unique place for special events such as meetings, weddings and birthday parties.
www.mads c ience.org
The Mad Science Group® is the world's leading fun science provider that delivers exciting, hands-on and educational science experiences! Each year we spark the imagination of millions of children through an established, global distribution network with offices in every major market in North America and many overseas.
www.fastr a ckids.com
The FasTracKids curriculum is delivered via the FasTracKids Learning Station, an interactive whiteboard and CD-ROM based lessons in 12 subject areas, ranging from Astronomy and Creativity to Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Creative activities enhance the curriculum, and children develop self-confidence as they prepare and deliver reports based on the classroom activity in videotaped presentations. The FasTracKids program delivers substantial developmental gains in general knowledge, concentration, problem solving and other educational goals and can lead to higher academic performance throughout a child's learning years.
JUST FOR KIDS
www.funbrain.com
FunBrain is the #1 site for online educational games including math, grammar, science, spelling and history for kids of all ages.
www.kidsgames.org
Kids games and educational software that will entertain kids all day long.
Choose from jigsaw puzzles, mazes, racing games, spot the difference and many more.
www.yahooligans.yahoo.com
Games for kids including chess, checkers and dominoes.
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