Playing With a Full Deck! Higher-Level Thinking Skills With Playing Cards for K-2

Have you seen these GIANT PLAYING CARDS? Many of the activities here could instantly become whole-group activities using these, and make a fun addition to any classroom! Grab a deck of playing cards and you have all you need to introduce dozens of fantastic higher-level activities that get kids thinking! Here are a few that … Read more

The Journey of a Question: Open-Ended Creative Research

The other day I was thinking about the challenges of monitoring and assisting students virtually, especially as they complete independent studies. By any name (Genius Hour, 20% Time, Wonder Workshop), gifted and advanced students benefit in many ways when they are allowed to explore their own passions and interests, but they need guidance along the … Read more