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9 Fun Activities for the End of the School Year
By Andrew Hawk The fourth grading quarter is well underway, and soon many schools will bring another year to an end. This year marks the conclusion of my twenty-first year working in public education. While this is my first year … Continue reading
Advice for Teens Experiencing Existential Crises: An Excerpt from The Gifted Teen Survival Guide
The Gifted Teen Survival Guide by Judy Galbraith and Jim Delisle, Ph.D., is the ultimate teen guide to thriving in a world that doesn’t always support or understand high ability. On today’s blog post, we’re sharing an excerpt from the chapter … Continue reading
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Enter for a Chance to Win Mental Health Resources!
This month we are giving away a set of mental health books valued at up to $315. One lucky winner will select one of these eight curated book sets: Mental Health Board Book Collection Mental Health Preschool and PreK Collection … Continue reading
5 Ways to Help Kids See the Positive Side of Boredom
by Deborah Serani, Psy.D., author of Sometimes When I’m Bored Boredom is generally defined as dissatisfaction, unhappiness, restlessness, and other negative feelings, and children often fight to escape its grip. The solution, however, is for parents and caregivers to teach … Continue reading
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Download and Use These Freebies for Educators
We’re kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with free downloads, webinars, and PLC/Book Study Guides. Teachers, thank you for everything you do! In addition to all the valuable content you’ll find on our blog, we have a number of freebies at … Continue reading