When we start a new year or a new topic most teachers are lucky enough to be given a program … More
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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
Are there underachievers in your classroom? Part One.
An underachiever is a student who is not achieving to their potential. The underachieving gifted student is too common in … More
Building resilient learners
Without considering learning difficulties or underachievement, many gifted students cruise through their schooling years. I come across many gifted students … More
Supporting your gifted students from Non-English speaking backgrounds.
In every school there will be students from a Non English speaking background and from this group there will … More
Parent and school partnerships.
Partnerships such as those that Pfeiffer’s discussions help forge between parents and educators can help minimize the differences between the … More
Building and nurturing resilience in highly gifted children
Many gifted students, due to their higher sensitivities have difficulty ignoring complex situations. Resilience is rarely innate – it is … More
Providing support for your gifted students.
High-achieving year 6 students have identified their relationships with teachers and peers and participation in extra-curricular activities as three of … More
Gifted Education Musings 