I usually stick to writing about lessons and curriculum. But after the 2020-2021 school year, I felt teachers might appreciate some extra attention and guidance concerning how to recharge after the most grueling year ever! The habits described here have helped me, and so I share them with you. This book caught my eye one … Read more
One of my 5th-grade GT students shared this challenging riddle with me years ago, and we then shared it with the class. It led to a very interesting discussion! If you’d like to try it out with students, here are some resources you can use. The video below (1) clearly presents the riddle, (2) prompts … Read more
Our brains constantly seek patterns and connections, and it was my 3rd-graders’ study of the brain and the picture book ZOOM that inspired this unique research project as part of our SYSTEMS unit. By third grade, my students were spending more time reading and exploring topics on their own and this project allowed me to … Read more
