Gifted and talented classroom decor

It’s so helpful to see ideas from real, live teachers. I’m so excited to share these ideas with you for differentiating for the unique nature & needs of gifted students. The teacher I’m highlighting is Susan Day, a teacher at Fairview Middle School in Bremerton, Washington. I think we can all get ideas from what ... Read more

Read about the dos and don’ts of gifted education so you can best serve your gifted learners and TAG students. Gifted education is full of exploration and intellect but can be overwhelming to new…

It all started with a Genius Hour pin on Pinterest. It intrigued me since I teach in a 4th grade gifted classroom. I didn't even have time to research Genius Hour until Christmas Break. Once I started looking into it and learning a little bit more about it...I knew I had to implement this in my classroom. I was already doing project based learning in my classroom and had one project that had been successfully completed. I wanted to change things up and give the students even a little more…

Gifted and talented activities 1st grade but these ideas can be used for any elementary classroom!

Are you looking for ideas to refresh your classroom bulletin boards? Or maybe you’re a new teacher looking for bulletin board classroom ideas for your first year. Well, look no further! I have gathered 8 of my favorite creative bulletin board classroom ideas for teachers to inspire and motivate your students today! From interactive displays to incorporating student comments and feedback, these bulletin board ideas will turn any elementary classroom into a vibrant and engaging space.

Last week I was scouring the internet for some more inquiry ideas for my classroom when I came across Genius Hour. One word ... hooked. And inspired. And motivated. (I was never good at limiting my words). ;) Sufficed to say, I KNEW it was going to happen in my classroom. In a nutshell, Genius Hour is something that happens in your classroom for one hour a week. During this time, students research and complete an inquiry project based on their passions - really digging deep into what…

Most people have something they say they’d run back into a burning house for. For some, it’s photos or mementos. For others, it’s something of great monetary value.

Are you struggling with differentiating instruction for gifted students? Check our ideas out here for teaching tips and ideas for engaging high achieving students in the classroom. It is important for teachers to engage all learners in the classroom but can be hard to balance gifted and talented activities along with everything else. Find more information here on how to challenged gifted students here.

Growth mindset and inspirational quote posters or your classroom can be used in so many ways other than decor! Use these interactive activities to amplify the influence of these posters in your classroom.

Self-directed learning builds skills and confidence. And it's just plain fun!