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It's true that you may not think of Kenson Kids® while doing your Christmas shopping. After all, we're known for getting kids to start doing chores around the house which is not going to get you the big eyed, wow response you may be looking for (but you may actually be surprised and we'll come back to that) but we actually have some great gift ideas that also happen to to bring out the best in kids and make perfect gifts for kids and preschool teachers.

Twelve-year-old girl inspires a new product line for a parenting solutions company. After researching how to care for the birds she would be receiving for the holidays, Ava Bertelli wanted a system to remind her of how to care for her new pets' needs. She created a system based on the Kenson Kids reward chart, inevitably inspiring the launch of a new product line for the company.

This article offers strategies to help your tween or teen learn to organize his day, organize his space, and complete homework assignments and tasks. These strategies are particularly helpful for children with ADHD.

Use these strategies to prepare your child for the first day of kindergarten, while fostering their independence, and helping to ensure a smooth transition.

A great first day of preschool sets the tone for the rest of the school year and, as a preschool teacher, you play a huge role in helping your students start their school careers on the right foot. This post contains our three favorite tips for creating a successful first day/week of preschool.

The best classroom decor not only looks warm and welcoming, it serves a dual purpose, helping to provide structure to the environment, and promoting early reading skills in the process. Here are our five favorite tips for setting up a preschool classroom for learning success.

While IQ tests are not typically given until a child reaches elementary age, a demonstrated ability above that of his or her peers in one of four areas may be an indicator of giftedness. This post offers a set of traits exemplifying giftedness in preschool-aged children and the challenges for parents associated with each of these traits. Lastly, the post contains tips for addressing those specific challenges and nurturing a gifted child's strengths.

Did you know? As abstract thinkers, many gifted children easily become disorganized and distracted. That is why written charts and checklists are the preferred method for helping gifted children track homework assignments, chores, and more. Happy #NationalGiftedChildrenWeek!

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