Feeding a Young Reader’s Hunger for Challenge
Got a very young reader who has already cut their proverbial reading teeth on Harry Potter novels or the like? So, what can teachers and...
Getting Your Mind in Shape Through Hexagonal Thinking
Being able to think for oneself is one of the highest of goals for education, not only to allow individuals to grow to their best, but to...
The Environment, Problem-Based Learning, and Youth
Do you know a child who has a deep interest in problem-solving, can apply critical thinking skills, holds an advanced sense of idealism...
You've Got a Friend- How Books Can Help with Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Learner
What do you get when you mix a book that has social and emotional plot lines with a gifted reader- a new friend! Advanced readers choose...
But How Do I Know It’s Good?
The dog days of summer are upon us. Traditionally, this is the time of year when a good read beckons our avid young bibliophiles to...
Start the School Year Right...Four Reasons Why Effective Questions are the Answer
For teachers, August is the month filled with both excitement and anxiety. For me, it all centered around the moment I received my class...
