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5 Best Educational Apps for Gifted Children

September 8, 2015 By Lucy

Math Bingo- The best app for gifted children to work on their math skills and have fun!
Math Bingo- The best app for gifted children to work on their math skills and have fun!

Math BINGO App

I used to play this app when I was younger! There are 5 different types: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and mixed, and there are 3 levels of difficulty. You get to choose a avatar, and by playing, you unlock BINGO Bugs- the goal is to get them all. This kept me hooked on the game even after I got all the BINGO Bugs!

Simple Physics App

“SimplePhysics lets you design complex structures for everything from tree houses to ferris wheels and then simulates your design with a sophisticated physics engine.” This is a very interesting app which you use to make structures, and then you can test it with a close to reality physics simulator. This is perfect for children who like to be creative and imaginative, but still stimulates their brain.

Trainyard App

In Trainyard, the goal is to get every train to its corresponding station. “As the game progresses, you’ll have to use colour theory to combine trains of different colours, use timing to merge and split trains, and use every inch of your brain in your quest to beat the game.” This app requires a lot of concentration and smarts- perfect for a gifted child to play in the car, waiting for their sister’s gymnastics practice to end, and more.

Stack the Countries App

As you learn country capitals, landmarks, geographic locations and more, you carefully build a stack of countries that reaches the checkered line to win each level. You earn a random country for every successfully completed level. All of your countries appear on your own personalized maps of the continents. Stack the Countries was really  easy to learn and was challenging to beat sometimes! It is great for gifted children because it keeps them occupied, because they are playing to get something (get all of the continents.)

Unblock Me App

Unblock Me is a puzzle app. The goal is to move the red block off the board by sliding the other blocks out of the way in the least amount of moves. There are 3 game difficulties ranging from Beginner to Expert, and there are 2 game modes- regular mode and challenge mode. In challenge mode, each puzzle has 3 stars to earn. This is a great game to play when you are trying to pass the time or just want to have a little challenge.

Filed Under: Blog, Games for Gifted Kids, Portfolio Tagged With: apps, educational, giftededucationalapps, mathbingo, simplephysics, stackthecountries, trainyard, unblock

Easy and Healthy Recipes for Gifted Kids to Make

August 28, 2015 By Mom

Ham and Pineapple Pizza

Ingredients (serves 4)

  1. 4 pitas
  2. 8 ounces sliced deli ham
  3. 18-ounce ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
  4. 18-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425° F.
  2. Place the pitas on a baking sheet. Layer with the ham, mozzarella, and pineapple.
  3. Bake until the pitas are crisp and the cheese has melted, 10 to 12 minutes.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients (serves 6)

  1. 12 slice challah or brioche
  2. 6 tbsp. butter
  3. 12 oz. Shredded cheese

Directions

  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Heat a flat griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Mound about 1/2 cup (2 ounces) cheese on each of 6 slices of bread (unbuttered side). Add any optional toppings (if using). Place remaining bread on top, buttered side up. Place 1 or 2 sandwiches (do not crowd) on griddle or skillet. (Don’t let griddle get too hot or bread will brown before cheese is melted.) When bread is golden brown underneath, turn sandwiches over and press flat with a spatula. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining bread and cheese. Slice and serve hot.

Turkey and Cucumber Salad Wraps

Ingredients (serves 4)

  1. 0.25 c. mayonnaise
  2. 0.25 c. mango chutney
  3. Pepper
  4. 2 c. cantaloupe
  5. 0.50 small seedless (English) cucumber
  6. 0.50 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves
  7. 4 flour tortillas or wraps
  8. 1 lb. reduced-sodium deli smoked turkey
  9. 2 c. mixed greens

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, chutney, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add cantaloupe, cucumber, and cilantro; toss to combine.
  2. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, place about 3/4 cup cantaloupe mixture, 1/2 cup greens, and 1/4 pound turkey in center of tortilla. Fold in sides and roll tightly around filling. Serve immediately or wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 3 hours.

Chicken Pot Popovers

Ingredients (serves 6)

Popovers:

  1. Baking spray with flour
  2. 1 cup whole milk
  3. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  4. 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  5. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  6. Kosher salt
  7. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  8. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Filling:

  1. 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  2. 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  3. 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  4. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  5. 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  6. 1/2 rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and white and dark meat shredded (about 3 cups)
  7. 1/4 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin generously with the baking spray.
  2. For the popovers: Whisk the milk, flour, eggs, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until combined. Drizzle in the melted butter while whisking until combined; let the batter stand for 5 minutes. Add the baking powder; whisk the batter to combine and divide it evenly among the muffin cups (a scant 1/4 cup batter per muffin cup). Bake the popovers until puffed and browned around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan about halfway through.
  3. For the filling: While the popovers are baking, put the broth and flour into a medium saucepan and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in the peas and carrots, then the chicken; cover to keep warm.
  4. To assemble: When the popovers are done, turn them out of the pan, using a small spatula if necessary. Arrange 2 popovers on each of six plates or bowls and top with the chicken filling, dividing evenly among the popovers. Garnish with chopped parsley and sprinkle on the remaining 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan.

Whole- Wheat Pizza Hand Pockets

Ingredients (makes 8 pockets)

  1. 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  2. 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
  3. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  4. 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into thin strips
  5. 1 large egg yolk; plus 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  6. Kosher salt
  7. 1 pound fresh whole-wheat pizza dough
  8. Whole-wheat flour, for dusting
  9. 1/3 cup prepared pizza sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix together the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, pepperoni, egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  3. Divide the dough into eight even pieces. Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and roll a piece of dough out into a 5-inch round. Put 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of the cheese filling in the center and top with about 2 teaspoonfuls of sauce. Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg and fold one side over the filling to make a half moon. Press and crimp the edges. Put the pocket on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, filling and sauce. Brush the tops of the hand pockets with egg and cut a 1-inch vent in the center of each.
  4. Bake until golden brown and the filling begins to bubble, 24 to 28 minutes. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  5. Alternatively, freeze the unbaked hand pockets for up to 1 month; bake as above, from frozen, 25 to 29 minutes.

 

 

I have tried most of these out and they are really good 🙂

*Always remember to ask a parent for help while putting something in the oven or using a knife

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I saw Taylor Swift in concert!

August 21, 2015 By Lucy

IMG_20150820_200126Seeing Taylor Swift in concert was an amazing experience. Vance Joy opened for her, who sang many popular songs (Stay With Me, Riptide, Georgia, Mess is Mine, and Play with Fire.) He was impressive for a unautotuned voice, and put a lot of emotion into his songs. After Vance Joy finished his 7-song opener, Taylor Swift came on (after a 30-minute wait :(.)She was a natural performer, singing many popular songs such as Welcome to New York, Blank Space, and Shake it Off, as well as some older songs like Red, 15, and Love Story. She displayed a lot of versatility, singing with different pitches and playing a variety of instruments. Overall, it was a great concert and well worth the money.

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How To Care For Pixie Bob Kittens!

August 16, 2015 By Lucy

We are possibly going to get 2 pixie bob kittens- they don’t shed, they are great travelers, and they are good with children and dogs. We are getting them from a breeder called Forest Hunter Pixie Bobs. This breed costs around 750-1500 dollars each, depending on how close they are to the TICA breed. Pixie Bobs are very close to the Bobcat breed, but you can expect them to be really playful and fun to be around (especially kittens!) I made a slideshow about how to take care of new kittens, which can be shown here:

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Real-Deal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten Free!

February 23, 2014 By Mom

These really are real-deal chocolate-chip cookies! They are gluten free, very chocolaty, and VERY delicious!

Real-Deal Chocolate Chip Cookies- Super chocolaty, and no gluten! Sounds like the real deal to me!

*This recipe is from Danielle Miller, and you can see the full recipe with baking instructions on her website.

Yummy gluten-free cookies!
Yummy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies!

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup palm shortening or grass fed butter
  • ¼ cup coconut palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1½ cups blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate pieces (just chop up a dark chocolate bar)
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips

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