Family Resources
Understanding My Child’s Strengths
Notice strengths and interests without minimizing support needs.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
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Extraordinary Strengths. Unique Challenges. Unlimited Possibilities.
Twice-exceptional students may demonstrate advanced reasoning, creativity, problem-solving, or academic ability while also requiring support with reading, writing, attention, communication, sensory processing, executive functioning, or emotional regulation.
At #smithingifted, we believe gifted instruction and individualized support belong together.
Explore free printable activities designed to help students understand themselves, build independence, communicate their needs, and thrive.
Recognize the Strengths. Understand the Challenges. Remove the Barriers. Empower the Learner.
60 student activities · 28 teacher tools · 10 family resources
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Family Resources
Notice strengths and interests without minimizing support needs.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Notice comfortable conditions and reduce chosen environmental barriers.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Co-plan access, effort and a first step for home learning.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Create predictable, adjustable routines with learner choice.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Offer clear information, acceptable choices and processing time.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Ask for shared planning around a specific learning-access barrier.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Prepare family and learner questions about access and advanced learning.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Listen and support belonging without requiring conformity.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Recognize meaningful progress chosen by the learner.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Family Resources
Provide both intellectual challenge and individualized access at home and school.
Parents & Families · K–2 / 3–5 / 6–8
4 Letter pages · PDF + editable digital text
Accommodations provide access. They are not the same as lowering intellectual expectations.
Practical family support, with your child’s choices and strengths at the center.
Printables do not diagnose, treat or replace evidence-based instruction, mental health care or individualized professional support. Embossed Braille and specialist tactile materials require qualified production; these PDFs are not Braille. Use the structured digital alternative when print is not suitable.
A student can need significant support and still need significant intellectual challenge. Both needs matter.
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