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Colleen Kessler

About Colleen Kessler

Colleen Kessler is a gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of four gifted/twice-exceptional kids. Find her at Raising Lifelong Learners.

Colleen’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 10-, 13-, 15-, and 20-year-old)

March 7, 2023 //  by Colleen Kessler//  4 Comments

Colleen’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 10-, 13-, 15, and 20-year-old) ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners A note from Jamie: Don't forget to come share your own homeschool day in the life with us here at SimpleHomeschool.net this Friday, March 10th! BEEP! BEEP! …

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Category: organizationTag: day in the life, homeschool day in the life

should I test for giftedness?

Should I Test my Child for Giftedness?

January 11, 2023 //  by Colleen Kessler//  Leave a Comment

Should I Test my Child for Giftedness? ~  Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Do you have a bright child? One who is constantly surprising you with all that he knows — things you didn’t teach — and how quickly he learns and remembers things? Do you wonder if you should pursue …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: giftedness

Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children

November 15, 2022 //  by Colleen Kessler//  Leave a Comment

Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children ~ Written by Colleen Kessler Gifted children have characteristics that can often cause them to struggle socially and emotionally. In fact, academic challenges are often much easier to deal with than emotional ones. To give your …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: giftedness

Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids

September 20, 2022 //  by Colleen Kessler//  7 Comments

Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Our homeschool year started last week. By Tuesday of this week, I had melted down into a puddle and called my friend crying. I was overwhelmed, burnt out, and sure I was not going to …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: giftedness, special needs

6 Tips for Success When Homeschooling a Child with ADHD

May 31, 2022 //  by Colleen Kessler//  Leave a Comment

6 Tips for Success When Homeschooling a Child With ADHD ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Homeschooling a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder) can be difficult, heartbreaking, and lonely: "I just don't think our group is the best fit for your …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: adhd, homeschooling with special needs, special needs

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