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  • 10 Tips for Using a 3D Printer with Elementary Students

    10 Tips for Using a 3D Printer with Elementary Students

    Are you thinking about getting a 3D printer for your elementary classroom? A 3D printer can be a great addition to engage and challenge your students. The following tips will help you get started. Read more

  • “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” Math Activity for Gifted and Talented Students

    “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” Math Activity for Gifted and Talented Students

    Are you looking for a critical-thinking math activity that engages and challenges your gifted and talented students? Which One Doesn’t Belong (WODB) is a perfect math activity for your classroom. Everyone can participate and provide different answers, yet all of the answers can be correct! WODB can transform how your students think about math. Read more

  • Gift Guide for the Gifted Kids in Your Life

    Gift Guide for the Gifted Kids in Your Life

    Another holiday or birthday is approaching and you are searching for meaningful gifts that inspire, engage, and motivate the smart kids in your life. Here are a few of my top recommendations at reasonable prices. Hopefully you can find a gift that inspires an important child in your life. Read more

  • Warm-Ups for Gifted and Talented ELA Enrichment

    Warm-Ups for Gifted and Talented ELA Enrichment

    Are you looking for a quick warm-up to engage your reading enrichment students? Are you trying to address a large number of standards but are short on time? Implementing math warm-ups worked so well that I decided literacy warm-ups were worth a try. These quick activities are a great way to start your lesson off… Read more

  • Project-Based Learning for Gifted and Talented Students

    Project-Based Learning for Gifted and Talented Students

    Project based learning is ideal for gifted and talented students. It allows students to study a topic in depth and apply their learning in a real world situation. Read more

  • Hexagonal Thinking in the Gifted and Talented Classroom

    Hexagonal Thinking in the Gifted and Talented Classroom

    Hexagonal thinking is a creative and visual way to explore ideas and make connections between them. It is an excellent way to get students to actively participate and engage with others. It can be used in the gifted and talented classroom to form connections between classmates, discuss the central ideas in books, and explore concepts… Read more