Books for Parents and Teachers
The Gifted Children Booklet: Meeting Their Needs, Louise Porter (2009).
Understanding Your Gifted Child from the Inside Out, James Delisle (2018), Prufrock Press: New York.
Parenting Gifted Kids: Tips for Raising Happy and Successful Children, James Delisle (2006), Prufrock Press: New York.
The Gifted Kids Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to Help Children Reduce Stress, Balance Emotions, and Build Confidence, Heather Boorman (2018), Instant Help Publications: Oakland, CA.
Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom, Susan Winebrenner (2012).
A comprehensive guide to differentiating instruction for gifted students in mixed-ability classrooms.
Smart but Scattered Teens, Peg Dawson and Richard Guare (2013).
Offers strategies to support executive functioning challenges often seen in gifted students.
The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids, Judy Galbraith (2022).
A book for kids that helps them understand their giftedness and navigate challenges.
When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers, Judy Galbraith & Jim Delisle (2021).
Provides tools to address social-emotional challenges faced by gifted learners.
Organizations and Advocacy Groups
Association for Bright Children of Ontario, Peel Chapter (ABC Peel).
Advocates for gifted children and youth in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon. Offers advice, advocacy, and networking opportunities for families. Learn More: http://www.abcpeel.org
Association for Bright Children of Ontario (ABC Ontario).
Works to ensure that legislation supports gifted children across Ontario. Provides resources, advocacy, and parental networks. Learn More: http://www.abcontario.ca
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board – Enhanced Learning.
Offers special programs and resources for gifted students, including congregated classes. Learn More: https://www.dpcdsb.org/programs-services/special-education/special-education-plan
Peel District School Board – Enhanced Learning Programs.
Supports gifted learners with enhanced programs and resources. Learn More: http://www.peelschools.org/parents/specialed/enhancedlearning/Pages/default.aspx
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC).
Advocates for exceptional learners, including gifted students, within Ontario school boards. Learn More: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/seac/
Educational Opportunities
BrightMinds Online School.
A self-paced, fully online school supporting Ontario high school students. Learn More: https://brightmindsonlineschool.ca
Genius Hour.
Encourages self-directed, passion-driven learning projects for students. Learn More: http://www.geniushour.com
The Academy for Gifted Children – P.A.C.E. Richmond Hill, ON.
A private day school dedicated to meeting the needs of intellectually gifted students from grades 1 through 12.
Laureates Academy for Gifted Students. Mississauga, ON.
An institution focused on individualized education tailored to gifted learners.
EduTravel for Credit.
Provides opportunities for high school students to travel while earning Ontario secondary school credits. Learn More: http://www.edutravelforcredit.com
Summer Enrichment Experience @ Queen’s University (SEEQ).
Offers enrichment programs for Grades 1–12 in a university setting. Learn More: https://esu.queensu.ca/programs
TVO ILC (Independent Learning Centre).
Ontario Ministry of Education-accredited online high school providing OSSD credits. Learn More: https://www.ilc.org/en-ca/ilc-courses/explore-ilc-courses
Virtual High School (VHS).
Offers flexible, asynchronous online learning for Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits. Learn More: https://www.virtualhighschool.com
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
Provides advanced online courses for academically gifted students worldwide. Learn More: https://cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute – MaCS Program. Toronto, ON.
Provides enriched courses in mathematics, computers, and science for advanced students.
Canadian Ecology Centre.
Provides experiential education programs and high school credit courses in environmental science. Learn More: http://www.canadianecology.ca/highschool-credit-courses
Claude Watson School for the Arts. Toronto, ON.
Offers specialized programs in music, dance, drama, and visual arts for artistically gifted students.
Enrichment Websites for Gifted Kids
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Khan Academy
Offers free courses in math, science, programming, and economics, with advanced content perfect for gifted students.
Scratch by MIT
A platform where kids can learn coding by creating games, animations, and interactive stories.
NASA STEM
Features interactive projects, challenges, and activities for students interested in space exploration and STEM.
Code.org
Teaches computer science with courses, projects, and games suitable for gifted kids who want to learn coding.
Wolfram Alpha
An advanced computational platform where students can explore math, science, and data-driven projects.
Brilliant.org
Focuses on problem-solving and critical thinking in math, science, and engineering through interactive lessons.
Prodigy Game
A math-based game designed for skill-building and progression tailored to the learner's level.
Creativity and The Arts
Ted-Ed
Provides creative lessons and videos that spark curiosity and deep thinking across a range of topics.
Art for Kids Hub
A fun and interactive site where kids can explore drawing, painting, and other creative projects.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art for Kids
An interactive museum experience featuring art activities and historical exploration.
Advanced Academics and Enrichment
IXL Learning
Offers personalized learning in math, science, social studies, and language arts with adaptive questions.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Online programs designed for gifted students, including advanced math, science, and humanities courses.
National Geographic Kids
Engages students with games, videos, and articles on science, geography, and nature.
BBC Bitesize
A rich educational resource offering learning activities across various subjects, including STEM and humanities.
CK-12 Foundation
Free customizable lessons, interactive simulations, and resources for advanced students in science, math, and beyond.
Competitions and Challenges
Spelling Bee (Scripps National)
An opportunity for gifted students to enhance their language and spelling skills through national competitions.
Noetic Learning Math Contest
A problem-solving math contest designed for gifted elementary and middle school students.
First LEGO League
Combines STEM and robotics challenges for students passionate about engineering and innovation.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Brilliant.org
Offers interactive courses in logic, math, and science, designed to challenge and inspire gifted learners.
Mind Games
Brain games and puzzles for developing critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills.
Lumosity
A platform with games that improve memory, focus, and problem-solving tailored to different skill levels.
Language and Reading
Epic!
A digital library with thousands of books for children to explore a wide range of genres and topics.
Duolingo
Offers gamified language-learning opportunities for kids and teens to explore new languages.
ReadTheory
Provides reading comprehension exercises tailored to a student’s reading level.
Specialized Enrichment
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Provides resources and scholarships for profoundly gifted students along with free learning tools.
Gifted Learning Links by Northwestern University
Online enrichment and accelerated courses for gifted students in grades K–12.
Outschool
Offers live online classes on diverse topics such as creative writing, coding, and science experiments, tailored for gifted students.
The GLOBE Program
A hands-on science and environmental learning platform for students interested in real-world challenges.
Online Resources
BrainPop: Offers engaging animated videos and interactive quizzes across various subjects to support learning in a fun and creative way.
Curiosity Stream: A streaming service with documentaries and videos on science, history, technology, and nature to inspire curiosity and learning.
Tynker: An interactive platform for kids to learn coding, game development, and programming through fun projects and lessons.
Outschool: Provides live online classes led by teachers on a wide range of topics for kids of all ages.
Udemy: Features a variety of online courses, including academic and extracurricular topics, taught by professionals and educators.
iReady: A personalized learning platform for math and reading, used widely in schools to support skill development.
Beast Academy (Math): A challenging and fun math curriculum designed for gifted elementary and middle school students.
Khan Academy: Offers free educational videos and practice exercises on a wide range of subjects, including math, science, and test prep.
Creative Bug: A platform with creative arts and crafts tutorials for kids and adults, helping develop artistic skills.
Discovery Education: Provides multimedia resources, lesson plans, and virtual field trips to enhance classroom and at-home learning.
YouTube Channels
Crash Course Kids: Features educational videos on science topics presented in an engaging and kid-friendly way.
Science Channel: Showcases videos about fascinating scientific discoveries, experiments, and topics.
SciShow Kids: Explains scientific concepts and experiments in a fun and easy-to-understand manner for young learners.
National Geographic Kids: Features videos about animals, nature, geography, and cultures around the world.
Free School: Offers educational content on history, science, and literature designed for children.
Geography Focus: Provides videos on geography, cultures, and global topics in an engaging format.
TheBrainScoop: Explores the wonders of the natural world through museum collections and science communication.
SciShow: Delivers videos on diverse science topics, sparking curiosity in learners of all ages.
Kids Learning Tube: Uses music and animation to teach geography, science, and social studies concepts.
Geeek Gurl Diaries: Focuses on coding, technology, and STEM topics, especially aimed at encouraging girls in tech.
Mike Likes Science: Explains science concepts through music and humor to make learning fun.
Science Max: Demonstrates large-scale science experiments to teach kids about physics and chemistry.
SoulPancake: Features videos that inspire creativity, learning, and thought-provoking discussions.
Offline Ideas
Play board games: Great for building strategic thinking, cooperation, and critical skills.
Read library books (or use Kindle): Enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and imagination.
Tinker or upcycle household items for creative projects: Encourages problem-solving, innovation, and creativity.
Additional Resources
Scholastic Learning at Home: Scholastic has created a free learn-from-home site with 20+ days of learning and activities. Learn at Home
Virtual Museum Tours: Pretend to travel the world with virtual tours of these 12 famous museums. Virtual Museum Tours
All-in-One Homeschool Curriculum: This free curriculum offers resources from preschool to 12th grade. All-in-One Homeschool
Thinking games by grade: Thinking Games
Free Learning Websites
Starfall: Early learning games and activities for young children.
ABCya: Educational games for kids covering math, reading, and more.
Funbrain: Interactive games and books for kids to make learning enjoyable.
SplashLearn: Math and reading games designed to support skill development.
Storyline Online: Features actors reading popular children’s books aloud.
PBS Kids: Fun and educational games, videos, and activities for kids.
Highlights Kids: Provides puzzles, stories, and activities for children.
National Geographic Kids: Explores nature, animals, and geography through games and videos.
Cool Math 4 Kids: Offers fun and challenging math games and activities.
Math Game Time: Math games and worksheets for kids of all ages.
Unite for Literacy: Digital library of free children’s books.
Literactive: Reading resources for early learners.
Science Kids: Science experiments, quizzes, and fun facts for kids.
SwitchZoo: Learn about animals and create your own imaginary creatures.
Seussville: Games and activities inspired by Dr. Seuss books.
Turtle Diary: Learning games, videos, and activities for kids.
E-Learning for Kids: Free online courses on math, science, and other subjects for kids.
