planning for gifted students

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

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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

Novelty, Surprise, and Twists: How to Sneak These Into Your Lessons

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Our brains love and seek out experiences that are new and different. Learning and retention are enhanced when content is presented in a unique way or is something not encountered before. It’s why we love a good plot twist, magic tricks, and surprise parties (well, some don’t love those!). Novelty is when you experience something … Read more