February Gifted & Talented Newsletter
Mrs. Candice Flatt – Gifted & Talented Services
February is a month of thinking deeply, seeing patterns, and expressing ideas in creative ways. Our Gifted & Talented (GT) curriculum continues to emphasize critical thinking, reasoning, and creativity, aligned with Kentucky Gifted Education Regulations (704 KAR 3:285).
Students will engage in activities that challenge them to think flexibly, analyze relationships, and communicate their ideas clearly.
Throughout February, GT students will explore:
Logic & Reasoning – Solving puzzles, identifying rules, and justifying thinking
Spatial & Visual Thinking – Mental rotation, symmetry, and model-based challenges
Creative Problem Solving – Generating multiple solutions and revising ideas
Pattern Analysis – Recognizing, extending, and creating complex patterns
Communication of Thinking – Explaining reasoning through drawings, models, and discussion
These skills support both academic growth and real-world problem solving.
Students may participate in activities such as:
Logic grid puzzles and sorting-rule challenges
Symmetry and design investigations
Mental rotation and model-copying tasks
Open-ended problem-solving challenges
Creative extensions connected to seasonal themes (Valentine’s Day & Presidents Day)
All activities are differentiated to encourage depth, complexity, and higher-level thinking.
February lessons are intentionally designed to align with Kentucky’s Gifted Education requirements by:
Providing qualitative differentiation beyond the regular classroom
Encouraging higher-order thinking skills (analysis, evaluation, creation)
Allowing students to work at an advanced pace or level of complexity
Supporting identified areas such as general intellectual ability, creativity, and specific academic aptitude
Instruction reflects the expectation that gifted learners receive services matched to their strengths and needs.
You can support your child’s gifted development by:
Asking them to explain how they solved a problem
Encouraging puzzles, strategy games, and building activities
Valuing multiple solutions—not just one “right” answer
Celebrating effort, creativity, and persistence
As we move toward spring, students will continue building advanced thinking skills through investigation, creativity, and collaboration. Thank you for supporting Gifted & Talented learning and celebrating the unique abilities of our students!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Mrs. Candice Flatt
Gifted & Talented Teacher