What’s First When You Sit Down to Plan? (Video Series)

What do you think about when you sit down to plan for your intellectually gifted students? What are the first things you DO? Let’s just get real. I know we have curricular guidelines and state standards to think about, and maybe you don’t incorporate the Depth and Complexity framework. But I think we can learn … Read more

Oh, the Ways We Can Think… to Use Invisible Ink!

Kids love receiving and writing TOP SECRET messages! Not too long ago, I created an outdoor scavenger hunt for my two grandsons using invisible ink pens. We had so much fun, it prompted me to think about how invisible ink could be used in the classroom. Here are a few ideas to get us started: … Read more

Big Ideas for 2024: Fun Sharing, Class Connections and More

One of the best things about creating this website and blog is that it has connected me to so many of you. I’ve also been so grateful for those who have taken the time to FREELY share lessons and ideas in guest blog posts. It’s so fun to be a part of sharing those! I … Read more