Spread the loveWhen you have 25 students in your classroom, it’s challenging to differentiate instruction for varying ability levels. As you work to help struggling students catch up, your gifted students may be twiddling their thumbs, having long ago completed the “easy” assignment. It’s important to continue challenging these gifted students. Otherwise, they may become disengaged and fail to reach their fullest potential. These 6 must have apps, tools, and resources for gifted children can help you keep your brightest students engaged and challenged—without using too much of your limited time. Tynker Tynker is a colorful, engaging learning system that […]

Spread the loveGifted children are children who demonstrate exceptional abilities in one or more domains of knowledge, such as mathematics, science, or art. They are also more likely to be independent, creative, and inquisitive. There is no one set definition of giftedness, but there are some common characteristics that typically apply to gifted children. These children often have a high IQ, are unusually creative, and are able to think abstractly. They are also often very good at solving problems and are quick learners. Gifted children often have a difficult time fitting in with their peers. They often have a strong […]

Spread the loveGifted children are children who demonstrate exceptional abilities in one or more domains of knowledge, such as mathematics, science, or art. They are also more likely to be independent, creative, and inquisitive. There is no one set definition of giftedness, but there are some common characteristics that typically apply to gifted children. These children often have a high IQ, are unusually creative, and are able to think abstractly. They are also often very good at solving problems and are quick learners. Gifted children often have a difficult time fitting in with their peers. They often have a strong […]

Spread the loveTwice-exceptional is a term used to explain kids who have exceptional talents in some educational areas and challenges in others. In some instances, a twice-exceptional learner could theoretically qualify for both gifted and special education simultaneously. The intellectual potential of twice-exceptional youth is great but sometimes difficult to identify and cultivate due to a co-existing condition like ADHD, a learning disability, sensory issues, or other conditions that complicate learning, and teaching. What Does Twice-Exceptional Mean? Twice-exceptional is the term used to explain intellectually gifted kids with great potential for educational achievement, which also have a learning disability or […]