KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE
Many gifted resources are designed around unit themes or essential questions. A unit may incorporate any or all of the following: science, social studies, math, research, literature, and the arts. Resources listed here have been used in K-1 gifted or advanced classes, but ability levels vary from one G/T program to another. If you have any questions about any of these resources or have suggestions for additions, please send a MESSAGE.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS / CURRICULUM
Chesterfield Township Elementary School (NJ) GATE Curriculum Units for K – 6 – the district’s rationale, philosophy, and curriculum units are detailed in this PDF
The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)– Tasks and assessments in unit form for G/T students, K-12
Intel Teaching Idea Showcase – teaching ideas that showcase the integration of technology into classroom projects for all ages and most subjects
Next Generation Science Videos and Lessons (free previews of videos and lessons)
Kindergarten G/T – PATTERNS – (year-long thematic unit ~ sample / see blog post)
First Grade G/T – WONDERS – (year-long thematic unit ~ sample / see blog post)
LESSON and UNIT IDEAS
A Deep and Complex Look at Patterns ~ (TPT- $25 / 156-page unit exploring patterns across disciplines – see blog post)
Biomimicry for Kids ~ (blog post with videos and resources for use with younger students)
Novel Ways to Study the Workings of the Human Body – part of 1st Grade WONDERS unit.
A Board Game Project with Depth for “Little Scholars”
Holiday Proposal – (unit)
Introduction to Color (Mensa for Kids – 4 lessons with extensions)
Do Your Part for Art (gifted kindergarten unit)
Stories and Telling Through Time and Cultures (gifted first-grade unit)
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