The Mystery of Me: The Art of “Knowing Thyself”

At the beginning of the year, my 4th-grade GT students complete a booklet that we call The Mystery of Me, and we add to it throughout the year. Our GT studies in 4th grade center around MYSTERIES (find an overview HERE), and certainly there are many unanswered questions about what makes us unique as human … Read more

Striving to Measure Up ~ Helping Students Overcome the “Imposter Phenomenon”

This article includes strategies for helping students with perfectionism and suggestions for how to talk to them. Due to the reality of distance learning for so many, tips for helping students “virtually” have been included. Please find these at the end of the article. Many gifted students struggle with perfectionism and feel they must be … Read more