Gifted and Talented Education & Upper Elementary Reading and Writing Activities
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 …
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 …
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Are you proud of yourself? Great, I’m proud of you too. Encourage students to be proud of themselves, rather than always telling them that you are proud of them. When a student comes up to show me their work, I always ask “Are you proud of yourself?” When they respond with yes, I usually support …
There is so much variation in the way Gifted students are served. Not only does it vary state-to-state, but it usually varies district-to-district. Today I want to talk about some of the most popular models for Gifted education so you can gain a better understanding of what they all mean, and the benefits of each …
So, you got an interview for a Gifted position? Congratulations! You’re probably thinking to yourself, “now what do I do?!” especially if you are interviewing for your very first Gifted teaching position. Well, check out these 5 tips below to nail your interview! You got this! 1. Express Your Passion – Share Your “Why” I …
A major focus in my fourth grade writing class is to introduce students to the concept of a four-paragraph opinion essay, and have them master writing their very own by the end of the year! To get students from knowing very little about this type of writing all the way to mastering, it takes a …
Hint: All it takes is a leprechaun! There are only two weeks left until spring break, but time seems to be crawling by. My kids are a little burnt out, and they are starting to get bored of the same routines. We are all ready for a little excitement. Something new and fresh! Enter – …