“Everything is so linear, but this makes me think diagonally!” ~ a student describing Byrdseed.TV
We think of gifted kids as only having academic needs, but – in their own words – they also have many needs of the heart.
In some areas, a student may be shockingly advanced, while in others… surprisingly average. This is asynchrony in action.
Why being good at many things can be a bit of a burden.
As a teacher, I was constantly inhaling new ideas. I became overwhelmed. Then, because I was overwhelmed, I’d inhale more ideas – hoping to find a solution to my overwhelmedness. What I needed to do was let my brain exhale.
How can our students be so different? And how can we help them to understand themselves and each other better.
Adults can limit anxiety by implementing the Five Question Rule.
Do you know a student who’s a little bit… intense?
Adults can learn to help students reduce anxiety with the tool Worry Time.
The student who breezes through school may hit a wall in college. Here’s why — and what to do about it now.
