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Early development — they learned to walk, talk, or read earlier than their peer group
Advanced speech capabilities — they use sophisticated vocabulary at a young age
Constant curiosity — they are always asking “Where? What? Why?”
Sponge-like absorption — they absorb large quantities of information...and retain it
Intense focus on specific topics — they hook onto a topic with the tenacity of a bulldog
Creative thinking — they find interesting ways of solving problems or playing games
Preference for self-teaching — they much prefer learning on their own
Great sense of humour — they are masters of witty comments, puns, and plays on words
Perfectionism — they often get frustrated because they need things to be perfect
Preference for older kids — they prefer the company of kids above their age group
Analytical tendencies — they like comparing things or making rules about everything.

A gifted child shows signs of asynchronous development: their intellectual capabilities are ahead of their chronological age. But very often, their emotional side is in inverse proportion. And it's the gap that makes things hard.

Gifted children bring unique joys:

You can...

reason with them from a young age
share sights & experiences that their peers would not appreciate
enjoy being with them and talking to them — they share your interests
rest assured that they’ll hit developmental milestones on time.

Hi. My name is Zipporah (Goldblatt) Osrin, and I’m a Gifted Education Specialist. (QTS, G.A.T.E.)

Hailing from a British family steeped in chinuch, I started my career as a regular teacher.

But after years of struggling with some of my own children — until realizing their giftedness was the driving agitator — I developed a burning passion to help the silent but troubled gifted children in our communities. I asked myself: In the Orthodox Jewish world, who is answering their silent cry?

Today, I bring the best of gifted education research to the communities I love.

Drawing on over 15 years in the field — including university programs, extensive research, and contacts with specialists — I’ve developed a clear and easy methodology that empowers parents & teachers to help gifted students become calm, happy, and well-rounded people — without spending thousands of dollars or hours of their day.

My programs fully align with Torah values. Every one of my courses and training sessions has been reviewed and approved.

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“He went from ‘failing student’ to ‘star’”

The school psychologist called recently, saying: “He’s gone from being a failing student to a star. What did you do?’” I answered: “We put him in Mrs. Osrin’s life skills groups for gifted children.”

My son is very sensitive and could not learn in the classroom, so he consistently underachieved. Mrs. Osrin taught him how to cope with his environment, how to understand himself, and how to ask for what he needs. She helped him develop self-regulation and study skills. We always knew he was capable — now we finally see it happening.

— SARA

Mother of E, age 8, Yerushalayim

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“A different kid”

We were struggling with Yosef, a boy who got bullied incessantly by his classmates. A highly sensitive kid, Yosef cried easily and never stood up for himself. After weeks of trying to get the issue under control, we noticed a sudden change: Yosef was more confident and less sensitive. The bullying in the schoolyard dropped dramatically; for the first time, he was enjoying recess with friends. He was a different kid.

We called Yosef’s mother and asked “what happened at home to cause such a change?” She told us she sent him to Mrs. Osrin for life skills while simultaneously taking Mrs. Osrin’s course.

Since then, we’ve sent another four children to Mrs. Osrin. With each, the change has been remarkable.

— RABBI T.

Elementary School Principal, Yerushalayim

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“My whole house is calmer”

Another course claiming to change the world? I was skeptical. I did not believe Mrs. Osrin’s course would help. But within three weeks of starting, I could see the difference in my child. She was calmer and less frustrated — because for the first time, I was able to meet her needs.

Today, when things get tough, I can pinpoint the problem — and offer practical solutions. I am no longer helpless. What a world of a difference! My whole house is calmer.

— ALIZA

Mother of Tzvi, age 7, Yerushalayim

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“I had taken all the regular parenting courses…

nothing helped”

I used to think I was crazy. Or maybe my child was crazy. Why else were none of the proven parenting methods working? I had taken all the regular parenting courses but the techniques just didn’t work. I began to wonder if I was the problem.

Today, I know I am not crazy — and neither is my child. We just think differently from other people. Today, I know I have to use the specific techniques which help gifted kids. I’ve become a confident and empowered mother.

-Y. S., Ramat Beit Shemesh

Mother of Miri, age 9

“My daughter had all sorts of questions. She was also bored. She spent her time dreaming up questions to annoy her teachers. Her teachers found her challenging and chutzpadik. They truly did not have time to deal with her questions in class but unfortunately, she never received the answers she needed.

She began to feel that her teachers resented her and did not enjoy teaching her. She began to feel that they were not answering because there were no answers. Her love of debate and seeking of truth turned into an aggressive battle against anyone and everyone connected to limudei kodesh.

Eventually, she dropped out of school and is learning limudei chol online. It was only when we did her pre-college testing that we discovered her IQ was over 140, which explained so many things!

But it may have been too late. Today, her connection to Yiddishkeit is weak and we can only daven that she finds the answers she is no longer seeking.”

-(Mother of L. 16)

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