gifted end of year activities

A Mini-Olympiad with a Brainy Twist! (4th-8th)

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I’ve previously shared about an academic field day event called a THINK-A-THON. Students compete in indoor and outdoor “games” that combine running, relay racing, and teamwork with puzzles and problems to solve! Knowing a large-scale event might not be possible for all teachers, I was inspired to create this simpler version! This Mini-Olympiad is designed … Read more

End-of-Year Letters and Reflecting on the School Year

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For well over a decade, I’ve had students write letters – to their future selves- at the end of the school year in May. A colleague shared this idea with me, and I know many of you do the same with your students. It’s such a meaningful way for students to reflect on their year, … Read more