New to gifted education? Read about the dos and don'ts of gifted education and how to best serve gifted learners.
About a year ago, I presented a workshop to my fellow teacher candidates on supporting gifted learners. I brought a bit of a unique perspective - I was a gifted learner, moved to a congregated class at the beginning of grade three. The congregated program had a massive impact on me. I went from crying about having to go to school to embracing the new challenges presented to me as my needs were properly accommodated. Here's what I've learned about supporting gifted students.
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Every gifted child is unique, with individual interests. Here are 100 online resources for gifted kids sure to ignite their dreams and fuel their passions.
Gifted and talented training
Lesson plans and resources for teachers and parents of gifted, talented, and high-achieving students.
Gifted and Talented Ideas by Brooke Brown | Teach Outside the Box | Enrichment
Have you ever wondered if a gifted language arts curriculum could be a good fit for your homeschool even though your kids aren't necessarily gifted?
Genius Hour in the primary classroom is a marvellous way to introduce your students to hands on, inquiry based learning. Using an interactive notebook helps student and teachers implement Genius Hour with ease.
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I have been teaching gifted and talented for three years. I have also taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. With GT I have the opportunity to work with grades kindergarten through fourth, and that is...
Servicing all the levels of ability can be trying on a teacher. You’re one person in a classroom with 20+ little people. During my first few years of teaching I struggled with how to balance the work I gave to my students. I knew I needed to differentiate, but it was hard finding materials and […]
In today's blog post, I'll be sharing step-by-step directions and strategies for implementing Genius Hour in your elementary classroom. If you teach older grades, I also share more broad strategies for K-12 and beyond in this previous post. (1) First, I'll describe Genius Hour and the purpose behind it. (2) Then, we'll take a look…
Choice boards include activities that your above-level students or gifted/talented students need for enrichment. 3 tips to differentiate like a pro!
Supporting gifted students in the classroom is so important. We want students to be engaged and learn all year long. There are many ways you can differentiate for these learners through extension activities, guided reading, and projects. I'm sharing a few specific ways you can support gifted students in the classroom.
Soaring with Snyder -- Resources, Information, and Practical advice for teachers and parents of gifted students
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . You can watch her Video Session on this topic in The Elementary STEM Teachers Club Membership . When I’m getting ready to write, (my primary creative outlet), I head over to my comfy chair and sink in. If it’s a nice day, I g
Confused about differentiating for gifted and talented students? This post offers two powerful strategies to try. Free download included.
As I began to implement elementary STEM activities in my classroom, I saw STEM was not just a craft project!
Pinterest Board filled with ideas and resources to teach Gifted and Talented Students!
