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Teaching Employment Life Skills to Your Gifted Teen
The skills required to get and hold a job far exceed mental abilities. Being able to manage a task list, and communicating effectively are often more prevalent in the job front than skills which are attained through vocational education. But when you really look at your gifted teens, are you seeing that they have developed those type of skills? Teaching employment life skills is a must if we want our kids to become successful adults. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party sites where products purchased may result in paid compensation for this blogger. ► Day 5 – On the Job Front I’m sure you think your son…
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Teaching Personal Care Life Skills to Your Gifted Teen
I find my son’s personal care skills quite fascinating. If he has a regular routine he accomplishes his personal care very adeptly. But, if I add a new requirement, or make changes to his routine, he gets frustrated, and forgetful. It’s really got me thinking about his adulthood and knowing that whatever routines I help him establish now, as a teenager, will carry him into college, and adulthood. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party sites where products purchased may result in paid compensation for this blogger. ► Day 4 – Personal Care Skills I’m really examining areas that might need improvement. What is acceptable for…
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Teaching Household Management Life Skills to Your Gifted Teen
It’s kind of scary to think about sending my son out into the big world as an adult. I mean, he sometimes forgets to change his clothes. I do know that when he has a standard routine, he’s excellent at remembering to do his tasks. That’s why I think focusing the next few years on building regular routines for him to do, and add to as he gets older, will set him up to be successful at household management as an adult. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party sites where products purchased may result in paid compensation for this blogger. Day 3 – Household Management Life Skills…
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Teaching Finance Management Life Skills to Your Gifted Teen
I’m continuing to explore life skills to teach gifted teens. As my son gets older there are some obvious ones that are presenting themselves, and others that I’m sure I’m likely to miss. When it comes to life skills, finance management is a pretty important one. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party resources where products purchased may result in paid compensation for this blogger. ► Day 2 – Finance Management Beginning to understand finance management starts with understanding the basics. Knowing the difference between income, expenses and how to balance the two is pivotal for money Practical Money Skills Of course when teaching finance management any free resources make…
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Cooking 101 Life Skills for Gifted Teens
Day 1 – Cooking Life Skills If you are joining me from the iHomeschool Network 5 Day Hopscotch, welcome. I’m talking about life skills you need to teach gifted teens and for this first day of the hopscotch I’ll be discussing cooking life skills. While anyone can benefit from the information shared because these are basic skills that any teenager needs, whether boy, or girl, the reality is I’m a homeschooling mom to a gifted teen son, and as such, will share stories and ideas relevant to his needs. This post contains affiliate links to 3rd party sites where products purchased may result in paid compensation for this blogger. I…
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How to Find Core Math Homeschool Curriculum for High School
When it comes to high school, math is the one subject that gives most homeschool moms the most worry. Add to that, a good core math curriculum can cost $200, $300, or more and you might just want to throw in the homeschooling towel. But, let me assure you that you can find affordable, award winning, math curriculum without having to break the bank. I am being compensated for my time to write this advertorial post. There are affiliate links below which means I may receive a commission when products are purchased. The information being shared is provided for informational purposes. Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the worlds’ largest buyers club…
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Getting Back to Homeschool Bundle Giveaway
The 2017/2018 homeschool academic year is upon us. And, what better time for a giveaway than as your kiddos are getting back to school? This year I’ve pulled together a variety of items in my homeschool bundle giveaway. A little science, a little history, math, and even some art. This post contains affiliate ad links to 3rd party sites where products purchased may result in paid compensation for this blogger. I’ve got a great bundle valued at over $400! This bundle pulls together something for both mom and the kids, plus some great curriculum to help you round out your homeschool year.
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How to Find Help to Identify Gaps in Gifted Math Learning
I know it seems silly to say, but I sometimes wonder if my academically gifted child has gaps in learning. But the reality is, I do worry about that. This is especially true in math. Since he’s working 3 to 4 years ahead of his “grade/age” level I wonder if the speed at which he’s working is skipping over areas that he might be missing. That’s why finding math help is essential for smart learners, so gaps can be identified and work on those areas can be practiced. I am being compensated for my time in writing this sponsored post, I received used of the Knowre online math app for free.…
