Gifted and Talented Education & Upper Elementary Reading and Writing Activities
Tip 1 – More Meaningful Work, Not Just More Work Gifted students, high achievers, and early finishers don’t need additional practice on the skills they’ve already mastered. Instead, they need the opportunity for more meaningful and challenging work. Students will be more likely to remain focused and put in their best effort when they …
Donors Choose I have to share something with you because if you haven’t utilized this resource yet – it might just be a game changer. I’m talking about a website and nonprofit called Donors Choose. If you are like me, you have heard about this site before but never actually utilized it for your own …
As a teacher, you know how beneficial it can be to build strong relationships with your students’ families. Here are two simple steps I use at the beginning of each year to help foster positive communication and create a foundation for a strong partnership with the families of my Gifted students. 1. First, understand their …
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Parent teacher conference time can come with a mix of emotions! Sometimes it can be nerve wracking. Sometimes they are exciting. And, for some families, they may feel like an inefficient use of time. If you are the parent of a student identified as Gifted and Talented, you may have had a few conferences that …
5 Ideas to Keep Kids Engaged Before Winter Break + Some Freebies! As an elementary school teacher, I am always on the hunt for creative and engaging ways to keep my kids’ attention on the last few days before winter break. Being the teacher for the Gifted and Talented, I like to ensure that these …
Perfectionism and Gifted Students – What does it look like and how can we support them? Perfectionism is a trait that our Gifted kids, and even Gifted adults, have. The interesting thing about perfectionism is that it can manifest in both healthy and unhealthy ways. Today I am going to talk about what unhealthy perfectionism …
Stress Free Parent Teacher Conferences: The Power of Student Led Conferences Parent teacher conference time can mean late nights, lots of planning, and incredible amounts of stress for teachers. It adds a lot of work on our already overflowing plates. But today I have a secret, one tip that will not only take the work …
Struggling to come up with meaningful, purposeful, or engaging activities for the last week or two of school? Check out these 3 ideas to help you to figure out exactly what to do! Keep your kids learning even when state tests are done and the school year is wrapping up. One thing I ask myself …
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Are you a teacher who feels like you lack the tools, curriculum, or resources to support your students’ understanding of basic grammar skills? I know I was. One thing I noticed right away when looking at my student’s writing at the beginning of the year was that they definitely needed more practice on grammar skills, …