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Depth and Complexity Question Stems Ebook

By Lisa Van Gemert Leave a Comment

cover of Depth and Complexity Question Stems Ebook

You know by now that I’m a big believer in the Depth and Complexity framework. Big. Huge. Ian Byrd and I wrote the book on Depth and Complexity, and it has been very popular because it’s so useful and practical. I mean, it’s not every education book that has teachers tweeting out pictures of their […]

Filed Under: DEPTH & COMPLEXITY, RESOURCES

New Year Teaching Ideas

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Almost every teaching idea about New Year’s Day focuses on making resolutions. I wanted to create something different for teachers, and I wanted it to be something that had a variety of ideas. Of course it had be able to done virtually and it had to look good. Oh, and it had to be free. […]

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How to Help a Gifted Child Succeed

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If you’ve parented or taught a gifted child, you’ve probably Googled “How to help my gifted child succeed” at least once. Or maybe a million times. Everytime, you’re probably hoping someone has revealed the great secret. I’ve worked with gifted children for decades, and I’m sharing (for free) the best strategies I’ve found. Adaptive Giftedness […]

Filed Under: EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE GIFTED, PARENTING

Depth and Complexity Image Analysis Activity

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african american children in old fashioned school

Have you ever noticed that sometimes we make things worse when trying to make them better? I’ve just recently come across this dynamic in my teaching practice. I share resources for teachers on my little Teachers pay Teachers store. The TpT company has become very concerned with racial justice. That’s a good core value. However, […]

Filed Under: DEPTH & COMPLEXITY, TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS

Digital Kanban Board for Students

By Lisa Van Gemert 2 Comments

student kanban board in google sheets

If you’ve got students or a child struggling to keep track of assignments or feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work they need to accomplish, a Kanban board may be the answer. A Kanban board is simple to use, motivating, and has proven its usefulness over decades. It’s odd to me that it’s not more […]

Filed Under: FREEBIES & DOWNLOADS, STRATEGIES, TECH

Why You Should Not Use Gifted Students as Tutors

By Lisa Van Gemert 3 Comments

Gifted students should not be used as tutors for other students as standard practice. This should not be a controversial statement, and yet somehow it is. Gifted children should not be used as short little mini-teachers for other students for a number of reasons, not the least of which is they’re not good at it. […]

Filed Under: ADVOCACY, TEACHING

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