Welcome to Unrewarded Geniuses, a blog that explores educational enrichment in early childhood! You may have come across the phrase “unrewarded…
Passion or Obsession? Understanding Intense Interests in Preschoolers
Everyday when my son arrives at school, he runs up to his teachers with excitement and asks some variation of:…
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Every so often, especially at the beginning of a new school year, an informational chart goes around Facebook. This chart…
Preschoolers Participating in Creative Writing (Minus the Writing)
Creative writing is a beautiful, natural outlet for children. True creative writing encourages children to express their feelings, opinions, ideas,…
The One Math Skill Your Preschooler Needs (They Can Learn It At Home!)
My toddler and I are putting away the groceries. When we get to the apples, we count them out as…
Siblings of Hyperlexic Children: What Do We Know?
My daughter and I grabbed a few books from the library this morning, and when we arrived home we spread…
Feelings on a Stick: Emotional Intelligence and Preschoolers
Preschoolers often get overwhelmed by their feelings. They are not yet emotionally self-aware, nor have they learned how to fully…
Affirmations for Preschoolers: Creating a Positive Thinking Book for School
Affirmations are a wonderful tool for adults and children alike. Affirmations are simply declarations or statements that when stated…
School Morning Routine Checklist with Race Cars
Today was my son’s first day of preschool! He is in the morning session, so our day starts pretty early…
Art Experiences for the Anti-Artist
My son is an anti-artist. Where other children his age seemingly enjoy doing and experiencing arts and crafts, he used…
