“Orientation” is a unique sci-fi novel specifically written for gifted children as a tool for learning about their social and emotional needs. I’ll open with my highest praise: I wish someone had given me this book when I was in elementary school!
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For The Trivia-Obsessed
There’s a type of gifted kid who is simply filled to the brim with “did you know” trivia. If you know a student like this, then have I got a book recommendation for you! “The Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things” explains how objects, customs, and sayings got their start.
Mindset & Impostor Syndrome
Our gifted kids receive lots of well-intentioned “you’re so smart” praise. But, this leads directly to a fear of straying beyond their safety zone. In college or the workplace, where they face challenges for the first time, the impostor syndrome rears its terrifying head.
Summer Reading: Book Edition
Here’s some summer reading recommendations of books you can actually touch! No real theme to these, except that each one challenged my understanding of kids and made me rethink the way I approach learning.
Review: Revelations
I received a copy of the second book in the School For Gifted Potentials series: Revelations. This is a great book for kids, blending an interesting sci-fi world with an educational journey through the social emotional needs of gifted students.
Review: Mindsets In The Classroom
Ricci’s book builds on Dweck’s research and attacks the problem of the fixed mindset on all fronts, addressing the attitudes of students, but also of school staff and parents. But make sure you read Dweck’s work first.
Goodbye USB Remote
I lost an old friend recently: the USB remote I’ve relied on for dozens of trips and hundreds of hours of presenting. Are you using a remote during your presentations?
Review: The Mysterious Benedict Society
After it was recommended dozens of times, I finally read The Mysterious Benedict and I wish I had read it sooner!
Three New Favorite Podcasts
Here are three podcast series that I eagerly await every week.
Game Recommendation: Qwirkle
Every veteran teacher has a well-stocked board game closet for those special days. Qwirkle is a great addition to your arsenal.