A large collection of gifted resources from our very own Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented! All in one convenient location. On this site, you will find free learning websites, activity ideas, articles, and more! In addition, there is a link to NACG (National Association for Gifted Children) that has even more resources!
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), an organization of parents and educators, addresses the needs of children from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups with demonstrated gifts and talents. NAGC supports and engages in research and development and advocacy to improve the quality of education for all students.
MENSA is the largest and oldest "gifted" society in the world. It is a non-profit organization that requires a membership to be part of. However, their MENSA for Kids website is FREE and open access for all.
On MENSA for Kids, you will find online games, home activity ideas, a newsletter subscription that includes critical thinking puzzles, and fun challenges like "Excellence in Reading" and "A Year of Living Poetically".
Hoagie's is the one-stop-shop for all things gifted, "full of resources, articles, books and links to help and support parents, teachers, and gifted children alike". Our favorite area of the site is "Hoagie's Kids and Teens Links". Organized by talent and interest, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of online resources and activities listed. Sure to keep curious minds engaged for hours at home.
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is an American nonprofit organization established by former educational software entrepreneurs, the Davidsons. The organization's mission is to support the needs of profoundly
gifted children through information resources, networking and educational opportunities, family support, advocacy, summer programs and scholarships
An assortment of resources from Jason McIntosh, a seasoned leader in the area of gifted education. Resources including videos, lessons and "The Hotspot", a weekly newsletter centering higher level thinking activities around a theme. This site also includes professional development opportunities for educators and program evaluation tools for administrators.
Dr. Joseph Renzulli is a leader in gifted education. The American Psychological Association named him one of the 25 most influential psychologists in the world. Dr. Renzulli received the Harold W. McGraw Jr. Award for Innovation in Education and was a consultant to the White House Task Force on Education of the Gifted and Talented.
This is a fantastic resource for parents and teachers of gifted learners. You have the option of signing up for a free newsletter by email or a paid subscription ($12.99/month). With a purchased subscription, you'll get access to 350+ lessons designed for gifted students in grades 3 through 5. You can enter your email on the website and get access to several free lesson samples.
Award winning education blog that focuses on higher-level thinking and gifted education. Subscribe and get new ideas for activities sent right to your inbox!
The blog is managed by a former Texas gifted education and S.T.E.A.M. teacher and we love that most of the activities are adaptable for a wide range of grade levels.
Gifted Guru is an awesome website where you'll find practical and useful resources, and tips and tricks for parents and educators alike.
We love how their "Learning at Home" resource is organized by subject area, making it easy to navigate around your child or students' interests. Additionally, you will find free downloads, book recommendations, and a resources page nicely separated by audience: parents, educators, or gifted youth.
The Gifted Resources Center provides a pathway for parents and professionals interested in understanding all facets of giftedness. Access links to handouts, presentations, and videos (including some really great TED Talks), as well as to other gifted support organizations. The page also includes some original research articles, including one on the gifted brain by The Gifted Resource Center that can only be accessed through the site
SENG is an incredible organization dedicated to the social-emotional well-being of gifted youth. They are a nonprofit network of people who help gifted, talented, and twice-exceptional individuals reach their goals.
While they do have some free resources on their site, such as information on twice-exceptionalism and help finding a mental health provider that specializes in gifted individuals, much of their site requires payment (webinars, online support groups, memberships, etc.).
