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  • St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary Gifted and Talented Students

    St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary Gifted and Talented Students

    Are you looking for meaningful St. Patrick’s Day activities for your upper elementary classroom? In this post, you’ll find engaging ELA, math, and STEM ideas that bring a little leprechaun fun to your day while still meeting academic standards. From Irish folktales and point of view writing to math treasure hunts, logic puzzles, and hands-on… Read more

  • Engineering Design Process for Upper Elementary STEM Projects

    Engineering Design Process for Upper Elementary STEM Projects

    When we intentionally include every step of the engineering design process, STEM projects become more than hands-on fun. They transform into meaningful learning experiences where students think critically, collaborate with purpose, and persevere through challenges. Instead of simply completing an activity, students engage in a process that requires reflection, problem-solving, and thoughtful decision-making. Read more

  • Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary Gifted and Talented Students

    Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary Gifted and Talented Students

    Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your gifted and talented students this February? These festive activities are designed to get your upper elementary students thinking, creating, and problem-solving as they explore the excitement of the holiday, all while staying engaged and challenged. From hands-on STEM challenges to… Read more

  • Winter Activities for Upper Elementary Gifted and Talented Students

    Winter Activities for Upper Elementary Gifted and Talented Students

    Winter break is over, and routines are just starting to settle in. If you’re wondering how to keep your gifted and talented students thinking critically while staying engaged, this collection of winter-themed activities has you covered. From ELA and math challenges to STEM projects, each activity is designed to stretch high-ability learners while requiring very… Read more

  • Christmas Enrichment Activities for Gifted and Talented Students

    Christmas Enrichment Activities for Gifted and Talented Students

    Get your students excited for the holidays with hands-on activities that are both fun and educational. From building graham cracker gingerbread houses and creating light-up cards to solving Christmas-themed math puzzles and writing from the perspective of holiday objects, these activities keep students thinking, creating, and collaborating. Perfect for upper elementary classrooms, they combine holiday… Read more

  • Christmas Catapult STEM Activity for Kids

    Christmas Catapult STEM Activity for Kids

    Get your upper elementary students excited for learning before winter break with the Christmas Catapult STEM Challenge. In this hands-on activity, students design, build, and test their own mini catapults to help the elves deliver presents to hard-to-reach places. Using the full engineering design process, they experiment with angles, weight, and launch materials to discover… Read more