TIP Sheets for Families

  • The following information was taken from the National Association for Gifted Children (https://nagc.org/page/family_tip_sheets)

    The Timely Information for Parents (TIP) Sheets are for parents and caregivers of gifted children to download, read, and share as their children's needs change.

     

     

    Advocacy

    Item Name
    Self Advocacy PDF (2.32 MB)   [ hide ]
    Students need to know how to speak up for themselves to find the right opportunities to fit their needs. 
    Advocating for Gifted Services PDF (3.29 MB)   [ hide ]
    Steps to take when your school doesn't have effective gifted programs and services. 
    Classroom Advocacy PDF (428.79 KB)   [ hide ]
    Working collaboratively with the teacher will be important to your child's success in school. 

     

     

    Creativity

    Item Name
    Nurturing Creativity PDF (2.31 MB)   [ hide ]
    Supporting your child's creativity often depends on those at home. 
    The Arts PDF (2.31 MB)   [ hide ]
    Build critical and creative thinking and expression through the arts. 

     

     

    Giftedness

    Item Name
    Serving the Whole Gifted Child PDF (1.66 MB)   [ hide ]
    Why it is important to support cognitive, social, emotional, physical, psychological needs in gifted children.
     
    Talking with Your Child About Giftedness PDF (362.44 KB)   [ hide ]
    Many parents and caregivers question how to talk with their high-ability children about giftedness. 
    Gifted 101 PDF (1.25 MB)   [ hide ]
    What does gifted and talented mean for your child? 
    Early Childhood PDF (354.13 KB)   [ hide ]
    Your young child is showing signs of advanced abilities, what do you do next? 

     

     

    Giftedness in the Classroom

    Item Name
    Assessments PDF (1013.43 KB)   [ hide ]
    Why, when, and how do you have your child tested for gifted identification? 
    Enrichment PDF (2 MB)   [ hide ]
    Experiences in after-school activities may be the most important of the day. 
    Nurturing Gifted African American Children PDF (1.27 MB)   [ hide ]
    African American children may exhibit giftedness differently than others and need some different types of support. 
    Acceleration PDF (2.9 MB)   [ hide ]
    A proven strategy to ensure the level and pace of your child's academic needs are met. 

     

     

    Social Emotional Development

    Item Name
    Perfectionism PDF (1.6 MB)   [ hide ]
    Help your child avoid unhealthy perfectionism which can can cause excessive stress and anxiety. 
    Grandparenting and Intergenerational Connections PDF (2.73 MB)   [ hide ]
    The important role of grandparents and special people in nurturing and supporting gifted children. 
    Making Friends PDF (226.73 KB)   [ hide ]
    Friendships might be more related to mental age than chronological age. 
    COVID 19 Espanol PDF (1.11 MB)   [ hide ]
    Durante esta pandemia, ellos pueden experimentar emociones intensas como ansiedad, en especial si presentan doble excepcionalidad o si bajo circunstancias normales suelen reaccionar con intensidad. 
    COVID 19 English PDF (1.13 MB)   [ hide ]
    Your gifted child might need help dealing with the disruption, anxiety, and sadness due to COVID-19. 
    Asynchronous Development PDF (1.14 MB)   [ hide ]
    Gifted children can develop at an uneven rate, confusing parents, friends, and teachers. 
    Cyberbullying Gifted Children PDF (1019.26 KB)   [ hide ]
    Learn how to recognize and combat cyberbullying. 
    Finding a Mental Health Professional PDF (1.65 MB)   [ hide ]
    How do you find a counselor, psychologist, or therapist for your gifted child? 
    Managing Grief and Anxiety During COVID 19 PDF (1.87 MB)   [ hide ]
    Gifted children may be grieving loss or illness of loved ones, missed milestones, or feelings of helplessness. No matter the cause, children's grief and anxiety should be respected and taken seriously. 
    Bullying PDF (374.26 KB)   [ hide ]
    Recognize warning signs and provide support for children who are being bullied.