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Getting inside your PEAKster’s head
A quick trip to see how gifted children commonly see the world…
…and how you can help them
(Plus some other stuff)
Leap thinking The term we use to describe gifted
thinking “Smart” vs “Thinks differently”
Leap thinkers… are curious ask big questions have wild
imaginations can store information
in their minds know things without
studying use lots of words
when talking love learning
can think “out of the box” or fill the box up quickly
can skip steps and still get the right answer
love to build and invent things
can remember things in detail
use BIG words might worry a lot or
cry easily can read difficult
books
How does PEAK work? Meet once a
week 90 minutes for
3rd
120 minutes for 4th and 5th.
Study trips to the downtown ACPL
Parents invited to daytime events
What are the PEAKsters learning?
3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade
• Emphasis on research skills, creativity, working as a member of a team
• Quality products ~ Binders and flipbooks, Magic Books, PowerPoint
• Staying excited about learning
The problem of boredom
Mind like a magnet…or a mosquito Need for speed
Forbidden phrase!
Introverts and Extroverts
Where do you get your mental energy
Very strong
introvert
Introvert Mix of both
Extrovert Very strong
extrovert
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13-212-3
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8-77-8
6-95-104-11
3-122-13
1-140-15
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Numbers indicate scores on a survey. The first number is answers that are common for introverts and the second number is answers common for extroverts.
Social skills Not always a good fit with age
peers Social skills have to be learned
Perfectionism Pursuit of excellence=good Perfectionism=not so good!Why is this such a problem for gifted children?
Characteristics of perfectionists Exceptionally high expectations
for themselvesGetting embarrassed easily. Being
self-conscious and self-critical
Feeling inadequate, having little self-confidence
Being anxious about making mistakes
Sensitive to criticism Procrastinating. Avoiding stressful situations or difficult tasks
Being emotionally guarded and socially inhibited
Critical of others
Half-finished school work or avoiding it altogether
Difficult time making decisions and/or prioritizing tasks
Slow meticulous completion of homework
Procrastination
Headaches, stomach aches, depression or other physical
ailments when they disappoint themselves or think they have
disappointed others
Feeling happiest when not being challenged
The effect of praise
Praise children for taking risks and for effort rather than for successful accomplishments
Source: Nurtureshock; New Thinking about ChildrenBy Po Branson and Ashley Merryman
Underachievement You are not alone.
Define the problem and be specific.
Use strategies that help.
Decision making Because they show promise, it is
easy to overschedule gifted children.