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Woodstock, NY
USA

845-679-2310

Gifted Matters 4 Kids is New York State's premiere service for gifted and twice-exceptional learners, developed and provided by Dr. Susan Paynter of Woodstock, NY, child advocate, award-winning educator, and nationally recognized expert on gifted learners.

Upcoming Events

Dr. Susan Paynter's speaking engagements; meet-and-greets; workshops for kids and parents; and more.

Jul
24
to Jul 28

Archaeology and Geology Camp for Kids

Are you ready to discover the world beneath your feet? Campers aged 8-14 are invited to join Kids Dig NY for a week of geology and archaeology as we explore the ancient rock layers, fossils, and artifacts of the Ashokan Center. Campers will learn orienteering skills to guide them as they hike and canoe in search of unique landforms and hints of the past.  An authentic field experience, taught by educator Dr. Susan Paynter and archaeologist David Paynter is customized for the interests of children. The dig concludes as the artifacts and geological finds are curated for the student museum. 

 

July 31st- August 4th  Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY

  

The cost for one week is $300.

 

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Jul
24
to Jul 28

Geology Archaeology Camp for KIds

Are you ready to discover the world beneath your feet? Campers aged 8-14 are invited to join Kids Dig NY for a week of geology and archaeology as we explore the ancient rock layers, fossils, and artifacts of the Ashokan Center. Campers will learn orienteering skills to guide them as they hike and canoe in search of unique landforms and hints of the past.  An authentic field experience, taught by educator Dr. Susan Paynter and archaeologist David Paynter is customized for the interests of children. The dig concludes as the artifacts and geological finds are curated for the student museum. 

 

July 31st- August 4th  Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY

  

The cost for one week is $300.

 

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Jul
24
to Jul 28

Archaeology and Geology Camp for Kids

Are you ready to discover the world beneath your feet? Campers aged 8-14 are invited to join Kids Dig NY for a week of geology and archaeology as we explore the ancient rock layers, fossils, and artifacts of the Ashokan Center. Campers will learn orienteering skills to guide them as they hike and canoe in search of unique landforms and hints of the past.  An authentic field experience, taught by educator Dr. Susan Paynter and archaeologist David Paynter is customized for the interests of children. The dig concludes as the artifacts and geological finds are curated for the student museum. 

   July 24th-July 28th

  The cost for one week is $300.

 

www.kidsDigNY.com

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Sep
29
7:00 PM19:00

Smart Parenting for Smart Kids

Join us at the Barnabas in High Falls:

What do parents do if their child has all the potential but little of the drive; understands complex ideas but can’t seem to get organized; or reads above grade level but struggles to read the social cues of other kids? How do parents support a child with endless energy and interests? How do they keep their curious child challenged? How do parents encourage quality in their child’s schoolwork without exacerbating their perfectionism or their overly high expectations for themselves? 

 

We will be offering a parent discussion/support group to explore these questions and many others that will help parents to nurture the emotional development of high potential children, and provide a forum for parents to interact and learn from one another. 

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Enrichment Summer Camp: Excavating Rome
Jul
27
to Jul 31
Workshops: Kids

Enrichment Summer Camp: Excavating Rome

Through week-long camps provided in association with High Meadow School in Stone Ridge, NY, Dr. Susan Paynter delivers an accelerated, inter-disciplinary, inquiry-based experience designed to meet the unique intellectual and social needs of gifted, twice-exceptional and high-potential students.         

This summer, give your child the opportunity to delve into topics of personal interest while engaging with other students who have similar abilities and passions.  

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Adult Workshop: Where Critical Thinking Meets Social Thinking
Jul
24
to Jul 26
Workshops: Adults

Adult Workshop: Where Critical Thinking Meets Social Thinking

No more racking your brain.

Join Dr. Susan Paynter — Child Advocate, Award-Winning Educator, and Nationally Recognized Expert on Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners — at the 2015 Annual SENG Conference in Denver, CO, from July 24, 2015, through July 26, 2015.

Explore curriculum and instruction that provide intellectually engaging engineering and performing arts challenges while simultaneously developing social thinking skills.

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