Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1091786
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Aug
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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Gifted Homeschooling: Our Journey with a Square Peg. A Mother's Perspective
Olmstead, Gwen
Parenting for High Potential, v4 n7 p10-13 Aug 2015
The author shares that her journey with gifted homeschooling was filled with folly and a slow learning curve. By sharing some of the struggles and insights she faced, the author hopes others will benefit or find solace in knowing they are not alone when their square peg children do not fit into round holes. In this article the author discusses: (1) Why Homeschool?; (2) Know the Laws; (3) Possible Questions; and (4) Looking Back. Homeschooling Tips are included.
Descriptors: Home Schooling, Gifted, Mothers, Parent Attitudes, Educational Legislation, Relevance (Education), Performance Factors, Learning Experience, Educational Practices
National Association for Gifted Children. 1331 H Street NW Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-785-4268; Fax: 202-785-4248; e-mail: nagc@nagc.org; Web site: http://www.nagc.org/php.aspx
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Parents
Language: English
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