The start to the new school year is a great time to reassess what worked well in the past and … More
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Ways that schools help and hinder Gifted students.
The justification for gifted education is simple: Academically advanced children should be given work at their speed and level, both … More
Adding depth to spelling
Perhaps the usual spelling lessons at school involve talking about the rule, playing some games in groups and then practising … More
Remote learning and Gifted Education
Many of us in NSW have been suddenly thrown into stricter lockdowns and remote learning once again but we need … More
Using the Kaplan model – novel studies
The Kaplan model is an excellent model to help you to add more challenge to your literacy lessons. This model … More
Is your school catering for gifted students?
Every school should be able to cater for their bright and gifted students. Here is a quick list to think … More
Programming for challenge
When we start a new year or a new topic most teachers are lucky enough to be given a program … More
Asking open ended questions
Open ended questions and activities are what gets kids moving, excited and engaged. What are open ended questions? Open ended … More
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 … More
Are gifted children healthy?
Interesting article about the physical and mental health of gifted children. Studies show that our gifted children are often highly … More
Gifted Education Musings 