Genius Hour + Depth and Complexity: A Deep Dive into Research

My journey with the tools of Depth and Complexity has been ongoing. At first, the elements greatly influenced my PLANNING of lessons and units and even the types of questions I would ask. When J.Taylor began offering resources and Ian Byrd and Lisa van Gemert began sharing their experiences using the tools, I joined others … Read more

Integrating Instruction in Higher Order Thinking Skills ~ Guest Blog Post

by The GATEway Gals Emily Hollett and Anna Cassalia, aka The GATEway Gals, recently contacted me with exciting news! They have just completed work on a five-book series on thinking skills targeted toward gifted learners in grades 3-5 and published by Prufrock Press (Routledge /Taylor & Francis). If you are a fan of the P.E.T.S. … Read more

Hex-Doku: Hexagonal Sudoku Puzzles ~ Snowflake, Pumpkin, and More

These puzzles are all FREE. If you enjoy sharing them with your students, you can find more novel puzzles AND tutorials HERE. After sharing about Snowflake Sudoku, I began creating similar Sudoku puzzles made with hexagonal shapes. I’ve started calling them Hex-Doku puzzles and this will serve as a landing page with a list of … Read more