On being Gifted
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What Makes a Great Thinker? Helping Gifted Students Build Minds That Last
Discover why teaching students how to think is just as important as teaching them what to think. This post explores how social-emotional learning, critical thinking, and Philosophy for Children (P4C) help gifted and advanced learners build curiosity, resilience, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Learn how What Makes a Great Thinker? empowers students to ask meaningful questions,…
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Is Your Child Finishing Everything Too Quickly? They May Need More Than “Extra Work.”
Discover how to recognize the signs of an advanced learner and why these students need meaningful challenges instead of simply more work. In this post, you’ll learn practical ways to nurture your child’s curiosity at home and explore engaging, classroom-tested resources designed to develop critical thinking, creativity, STEM skills, and a lifelong love of learning.…
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Why Gifted Kids Often Feel Like “A Square Peg Trying to Fit Into a Round Hole”
Gifted children often feel like square pegs trying to fit into round holes because they think, learn, and experience the world differently. This post explores why gifted students may struggle to feel understood in traditional classrooms and how educators can create flexible, challenging, and supportive environments where their unique strengths can shine.