Advice from Gifted Teachers

Advice From Gifted Teachers

Many classroom teachers and gifted teachers who are passionate about gifted education have advice to share about gifted learning. Here are a few words of wisdom from some teachers.

Consider reaching out to the teachers in your building who you notice do great jobs with their gifted learners. They might have their own advice to share!

"All students would benefit from higher level thinking skills and the 4Cs. It is the depth of some of the topics that make it unique to gifted students."

- Mrs. E, Gifted

"It's important that projects aren't extra work, but actual enrichment. This is a struggle with regular ed."

- Mr. S, Gifted

"Many gifted students are used to school being easy. In my experience, they occasionally struggle when faced with a challenge they can't immediately solve."

- Mrs. L, 1st Grade

"Gifted students have unique differences that need to be figured out and celebrated... As Carol Tomlinson states, 'One size does not fit all.'"

- Mrs. C, Gifted