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  • 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

  • Must Have Supplies for the Gifted and Talented Classroom

    Must Have Supplies for the Gifted and Talented Classroom

    Are you a gifted and talented teacher? Whether you’re new to the position or a veteran teacher looking for new ideas, this post includes everything needed for your gifted and talented classroom. Read more

  • Warm-Ups for Gifted and Talented Math Enrichment

    Warm-Ups for Gifted and Talented Math Enrichment

    Math warm-ups are a great addition to your math enrichment time. They allow you to review previous concepts and introduce new math concepts in a short time period. Read more

  • Planning for Early Finishers at the Beginning of the School Year

    Planning for Early Finishers at the Beginning of the School Year

    One of the most difficult parts of teaching is meeting the needs of a diverse range of students. This is most evident when students complete assignments at different times. Getting to know your students at the beginning of the school year can help you plan for these early finishers all year long. Read more