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Advanced Learning Labs: at-home activities tailor-made for gifted kids

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Duke TIP recently teamed up with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to develop educational materials that gifted students can access right from home. … [Read more...] about Advanced Learning Labs: at-home activities tailor-made for gifted kids

November 13, 2020 | Duke TIP Filed Under: Enrichment Activities Tagged With: distance learning

Home Alone: Part 3

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Teaching TIPs for Parents of Gifted Students Recently, we shared a list of TIP resources for parents to draw upon as we try to navigate this uncertain time during the spread of COVID-19 and find activities to motivate, occupy, and enrich our children’s learning. Today, we focus on practical tips for parents of gifted students to keep them learning and engaged as they study from home: Minimize Distractions: One common cognitive characteristic of gifted students is a tendency to focus for … [Read more...] about Home Alone: Part 3

March 25, 2020 | Duke TIP Filed Under: Enrichment Activities Tagged With: anxiety, attention deficit disorder, COVID-19, distance learning, homeschool, screen time, twice exceptional

Home Alone: Part 2

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Is your study animal missing school? Here’s how to turn the tables. As humans, we can learn a lot from watching animals. And now, thanks to modern technology, we can even watch from the comfort of our own homes. This can be especially useful during times of social distancing. If you’ve got a student at home from school right now and you’re looking for activities to keep their curiosity active, why not suggest they monitor some of the many live streaming animal cams the world has to offer? … [Read more...] about Home Alone: Part 2

March 23, 2020 | Duke TIP Filed Under: Enrichment Activities Tagged With: COVID-19, distance learning, veterinary science

Home Alone: Part I

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Duke TIP Resources for Families As the U.S. copes with its first major pandemic in over 100 years, we’ve heard from many families seeking guidance on how best to support their students or asking for ideas on enrichment activities their students can enjoy while they are practicing social distancing and/or staying home from school. This article is the first in a series of posts designed to inform parents and students on their options. Please check back soon for more advice and recommended … [Read more...] about Home Alone: Part I

March 18, 2020 | Duke TIP Filed Under: Enrichment Activities Tagged With: COVID-19, distance learning

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