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  • 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

  • Socratic Seminar for Gifted and Talented Students

    Socratic Seminar for Gifted and Talented Students

    Using Socratic Seminar with your gifted and talented students is a great way to strengthen reading comprehension, develop critical thinking skills, and deepen understanding of a topic by actively listening and communicating. Read more

  • The Importance of Gifted and Talented Programs

    The Importance of Gifted and Talented Programs

    Gifted and talented programs are essential to meet the academic, social-emotional, and engagement requirements that are unique to gifted students. Read more

  • Using Word Ladders with Gifted and Talented Students

    Using Word Ladders with Gifted and Talented Students

    Are you looking for a reading enrichment activity for your gifted and talented students and high achievers? Word Ladders are perfect for early finishers to have fun while still developing critical thinking, problem solving, word structure and vocabulary skills. Read more

  • The Best Activities for Early Finishers

    The Best Activities for Early Finishers

    Do you have students that complete assignments at record speeds? Are you running out of options for them to do next? It can be frustrating and time-consuming to constantly find new activities that engage and challenge your high achieving early finishers. This list includes five easy options to implement in your classroom today. Read more

  • STEM in the Gifted and Talented Classroom

    STEM in the Gifted and Talented Classroom

    STEM education includes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By introducing STEM projects to the classroom, students develop problem-solving skills, cooperative abilities, and perseverance. This prepares them for future careers, especially in science and technology, which are expected to grow by 11% by 2031. STEM projects engage students in higher-level thinking and offer valuable learning experiences. Read more