3rd grade gifted and talented

This is my first year teaching GATE kiddoes, and it has definitely been a learning process. Just because these kids can do most grade-sp...

Hi friends! I have been working hard all day on this blog post and I hope it helps you in your support of GT kiddos in your classroom! As the GT teacher for my grade level, I'm expected to take 18 hours of training on supporting GT kiddos, and I just finished last weekend. It

New to gifted education? Read about the dos and don'ts of gifted education and how to best serve gifted learners.

The workshop model is a great way to differentiate your instruction for all learners in your classroom. This post focuses on workshop for gifted students.

Hi friends! I have been working hard all day on this blog post and I hope it helps you in your support of GT kiddos in your classroom! As t...

Looking for engaging and differentiated ways to teach elementary gifted students? Using no-prep, differentiated tic-tac-toe menu boards with auditory, kinesthetic and verbal activities are perfect for early finishers, gifted students, and enrichment. Choice board menus are great for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class, perfect for the back to school season or at the end of the school year. Check out these teaching tips to simplify your instruction and spend hours lesson…

One of my goals as a teacher is to bring out the creativity and joy of learning out in students. I like to pose questions, get them to think, and have them create. I mean, that's what all of us want to do, right? But, honestly, it seems as though somewhere along the lines, the inquiry and ingenuity that kids should intrinsically show has disappeared. They simply want to be TOLD what to do at all times. I understand why. In an age of testing and dog and pony shows and the need to "get stuff…

For your gifted and talented students, check out these available GATE materials.

Depth and complexity in Math, Icons in math, GATE math

Engage your 3rd, 4th grade, and 5th grade early finishers with over 130 rigorous math activities that motivate the unmotivated. These NO PREP upper elementary math extensions will keep your fast finishers and gifted students learning and challenged! #earlyfinishers #fastfinishers #mathextensions

Help your students review area and perimeter. This area & perimeter practice for 3rd grade is the perfect way to get kids up and moving!

Teaching vocabulary to your gifted students is something you ay have pushed aside, but it is SO important for them! Read this second post in my series about how I teach vocabulary from start to finish!

Resources and ideas for using the Depth and Complexity and Content Imperative Icons as thinking tools for gifted and advanced students.

Fostering Growth Mindset in the Classroom with "The Magical Yet" One of the most valuable lessons we can impart to our students is the concept of a growth mindset. This powerful idea emphasizes the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, perseverance, and

Confused about differentiating for gifted and talented students? This post offers two powerful strategies to try. Free download included.

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Use STEM engineering activities in elementary school as a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to tackle the Next Generation Science Standards.