Intermediate

3rd-5th Grade

K5 Gifted intermediate elementary kid Beatrix

Age & Stage Of Development

Ages 8 to 11

Now is the time for your child’s personality to truly blossom. They may be craving more independence, but make no mistake, they still need their family as much as ever. This is a time of heightened emotional intensity, which can lead to hurt feelings. Increasingly they become aware of their differences, as they are advancing rapidly. Enjoy this time because middle school is coming… and that can be especially tumultuous for gifted children.

Is My Intermediate
Elementary Child Gifted?

How do I know?

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Adapted from Mary Frasier’s TAB (Traits, Aptitudes, & Behaviors) scale.

Questions & Answers

Intermediate Gifted Kids

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How You Can Help

Quick Takeaways
For Parents

Watch for signs that your child is struggling. Is your child sleeping too much or not enough? Is your child isolating himself/herself? Is your child over-scheduled and not allowing enough down time. First, talk to your child. If you need help, talk to your child’s gifted teacher or school counselor. Since your child is experiencing puberty at a younger age, make sure to keep the lines of communication open. Since your child has an insatiable curiosity and may be able to read and get answers to questions he/she may have, try not to be shocked at questions. Answer as honestly and openly as you can if you want your child to continuing to talk to you about “uncomfortable” topics for you.
Your child may no longer like probing questions, but be available and find shared activities where you can spend time together and be available in case your child does want to talk.
Be calm and consistent with consequences. Do listen actively, but don’t allow your child to argue or be disrespectful. Your gifted child may be a great debater, but he/she is a child.
Seek support for you and your child. Other gifted parents can be a great support network. Gifted children can benefit from the interaction of other gifted children.
Advocate for your child for the gifted services and support he/she needs. Be a team player and model an appropriate and respectful way to communicate to get needs met.

Blog Spotlight

Stage: Intermediate

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Enjoy our ever increasing supply of engaging blogs, explainer animations, and encouraging articles, as well as interactive tutorials and mini-courses to guide you along your way. 

We want your child to build the strongest possible framework academically, socially, and emotionally, regardless of whether they are gifted or typically developing.

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Intermediate

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