Have you ever wondered if your child is gifted? Perhaps they taught themselves to read at an early age? Maybe…
Adding challenge to a passion project
Passion projects are a bit of a buzz word and can be lots of fun for students to take part…
Programming for challenge
When we start a new year or a new topic most teachers are lucky enough to be given a program…
Encouraging creative thinking
All children need to be encouraged to think creatively but our gifted learners are able to really go beyond what…
Aussie STEM Stars Junior Fiction series
Wild Dingo Press have created three great books as part of a new series called Aussie STEM stars. The three first scientists in…
Higher Order Thinking: Changing perspective
You may have heard of the Kaplan model and possibly used it in the classroom so in this blog today…
Adding Depth and Complexity to your writing program
Many teachers often look at this concept and worry that they will have to overhaul their whole program to make…
Asking open ended questions
Open ended questions and activities are what gets kids moving, excited and engaged. What are open ended questions? Open ended…
Ease off the drill and practice
In this time of remote learning I have noticed one of my children has been set a lot of drill…
Mathematics and Gifted Education
Many educators and parents are often quick to jump onto online games, free worksheets and you tube tutorials to help…