first grade gifted

Novelty and Surprise for Little Scholars (Kinder-2nd)

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Novelty can increase engagement for all students, but especially for gifted and advanced learners (see Novelty, Surprise, and Twists ~ How to Inject These Into Your Lessons). Here are a few fresh activities to share with younger students! GUS AND GABBY GUESSING GAME (FREE) Inspired by Marcy Cook’s Contrasting Facts and the Who Am I? … Read more

A Board Game Project with Depth for “Little Scholars”

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One size never fits all in any classroom. When it comes to activities and projects, it’s helpful to have some flexibility in the design so that students with varying abilities and interests can benefit. We definitely want projects that promote meaningful deep dives into content and a GAME DESIGN project is one I can highly … Read more