The same basic principles apply to homeschooling gifted kids as to homeschooling any other kids.
The goal of homeschooling in general is to provide the environment, resources, and experiences which encourage curiosity, growth, and exploration.
Gifted children often respond very well to the homeschooling approach. It provides more flexibility and personal attention than traditional schooling. Gifted children often work at a quicker pace than their peers, and enjoy exploring a subject to a much greater degree of depth than might be taught at a public school. To cater to these preferences, homeschooling is the perfect approach .
Some parents of gifted children worry that they may not be able to teach certain subjects well enough to really draw out their kids’ potential. If that’s the case, there’s no need to worry. You don’t need to teach everything yourself, and there’s a large number of resources out there to draw upon, from community classes to online courses to private tutors and more.
Because gifted children are so naturally motivated, often you merely need to provide the resources and materials and then get out of the way.