Links and Resources
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Hopefully you will find something interesting, informative and/or challenging here!
SPPS GIfted Services has an extensive website that includes informaiton about the NNAT test and district identificaiton policies as well as many resources available to students.The National Association for Gifted Children, and thier local affiliates the Minnesota Council for the GIfted and Talented and theMinnesota Educators of the GIfted and Talented, all have webistes with useful inforamation for parents.
University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) offers math enrichmet experiences for gifted math students starting in 5th grade. Scholarships are available.
Scratch is a intuitive computer programing too that is free to download and use on your computer. Developed at MIT, it is easy to create your own interactive stories, games, music and art.
PBS Kids has great games and activities to challenge you child.
Teaching Children Philosophy has discussion guides to use with popular children's literature to support your budding philosopher and promote critical thinking skills.
The following webiste have some challenging math games and activities: