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Books
Books
Perfectionism:
Greenspon, T. (2007). What to do when good enough Isn't good enough: The real deal on perfectionism. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Burns, E.F. (2008). Nobody’s perfect: A story for children about perfectionism. Washington D.C.: Magination Press.
Freeland, A.B. & Toner, J.B. (2015). What to do when mistakes make you quake: A kid's guide to accepting imperfection. Washington D.C.: Magination Press.
Pett, M. & Rubinstein, G. (2011). The girl who never made mistakes. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky.
Salzberg, B. (2010). Beautiful Oops! New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company.
Underachievement - Motivation:
Bradman, T. & Ross, T. (2009). Michael. London, England: Andersen Press.
Teague, M. (2003). Dear Mrs. Larue: Letters from obedience school. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Anxiety - Worry - Frustration:
Spires, A. (2014). The most magnificent thing. Ontario, Canada: Kids Can Press.
Huebner, D. (2005). What to do when you worry too much: A kids guide to overcoming anxiety. Washington D. C.: Magination Press.
Overexcitabilities:
Rivero, L. (2010). The smart teen’s guide to living with intensity: How to get more out of life and learning. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press, Inc.
Identity - Being Gifted - Peer Relationships:
Galbraith, J. (2013). The survival guide for gifted kids: For ages 10 & under. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Fonseca, C. (2011). 101 success secrets for gifted kids. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press Inc.
Galbraith, J. & Delisle, J. (2011). The gifted teen survival guide: Smart, sharp, and ready for almost anything. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Websites that cover multiple content areas
Websites that cover multiple content areas
100 Resources for Gifted Kids : Every gifted child is unique, with individual interests. Here are 100 online resources for gifted kids sure to ignite their dreams and fuel their passions.
Byrdseed by Ian Byrd (everyone loves Ian Byrd! His website is chock full of ideas for kids, parents, and teachers)
Brain Pop Jr. (currently free subscription during Covid-19) by Brain Pop is a subscription-based educational video, game, and activity site for students in kindergarten through third grade. The main page is divided into math, reading and writing, science, social studies, health, and arts and technology.
Brain Pop (currently free subscription during Covid-19) Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
Glogster create multimedia posters online
Prezi an alternative way to creating presentations other than Google slides
Online challenges and Resources (puzzles galore!)
Online games and puzzles (image is a linked to site)
Mensa for Kids' TED Connections are short, easy to use guides that help teachers, parents and youth use TED talks in a classroom or home setting.
Creativity Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are linked to the sites
Creativity Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are linked to the sites
by Google: Toontastic can be used to create and animate original cartoons; Telestory is an augmented reality app that allows students to embed themselves in videos.
by MIT: allows young people to create interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art
Google: CS First
Explore and create with Scratch. 9-14 y/o
Simple, one-hour activities that introduce students to computational thinking principles.
A simplified version of the popular website for game making, Gamestar Mechanic, for ages 7- 10
geared for students grade 4 - 9 that teaches the basic principles of game design
A more sophisticated game designing site without having to write the code
Build chain reaction machines to achieve a simple task. Annual competitions.
Destination Imagination instant challenges
Science and Social Studies Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are links
Science and Social Studies Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are links
The British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition is online for you to visit anytime. The perfect mix of fun, fascinating and educational that will keep you and your family spellbound…
The University of Colorado Boulder presents math and science content in ways that allow students to explore, experiment, and apply principles in a safe environment
Check out the San Francisco's Exploratorium library of videos on a wide range of topics found down the left column of the website
Watch this video showing how the rides of Disney are created. A series of DVD's exploring science topics.
Learn more about any historical topic or even create your own museum! Can't wait to hear how you use this site!
Also explore Smithsonian for Kids!
Famous birthdays, famous deaths, famous events...
Also explore
Explore an online photo exhibit...parent should supervise this activity!
Explore art!:
Parents need to help with account set up, but this site is great!
PBS: KEN BURNS IN THE CLASSROOM
Love history...explore this site!!!
NATIONAL PARK TOURS
Take tours from the comfort of your home!
TAKE A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP!
More: Virtual Tours
Reading/Language Arts Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are linked to sites
Reading/Language Arts Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are linked to sites
Blogs: search for blogs written by your favorite authors
Art is available for storytelling and the books you create can be viewed online, shared, or printed
digital story telling for the classroom, create mind maps or cartoons
Fakebook allows you to create simulated Facebook pages for literary characters, historical figures, or new fantasy characters
more class tools
older students: four or five experts from various perspectives write a short response to a question in the news
Ask your parents for permission to sign up! Then, pick a mystery to solve & HAVE FUN!
Two minute mysteries, detective audio mysteries and numerous other resources of interest to the mystery and/or detective fan.
Math Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are linked to the sites
Math Enrichment Opportunities: Pictures are linked to the sites
This is a site with free samples of problems, you can also purchase more. They even have a math contest you can register with a group of students
A huge list of games for you to practice algebra skills
Our main goal is to inspire, educate and empower others in mathematics
Dedicated to stimulating enthusiasm, fostering creativity, and strengthening intuition in mathematical problem solving
Apps
Apps
Storykit - is a free for creating portable stories using photos from your photo library or art created on screen
Adobe Spark - a visual storytelling app that can be used to create graphics, web stories, and even animate videos.
StoryBuddy - allows you to use the iPad's touch screen to draw then add text page by page
Little Bird Tales - students can create or upload artwork then record their story or presentation for each page
AirCoaster - want to try you hand at building coasters? You can create your own crazy roller coaster designs
Creative Genius on the Go - a collection of divergent - thinking challenges that can be used anywhere you have a handy phone. Great for road trips!
Brainsparker - offers random creativity prompts for generating divergent ideas
"Tech Free" fun ideas
"Tech Free" fun ideas
Cooking -
Help create a recipe with the ingredients found in your pantry!
Help a parent double or half a recipe to accommodate your dinner guests!
Rewrite a recipe to make it easier to follow!
Games -
Complete a puzzle (time yourself or your family); Complete it again and see if you can beat your time!
Make up a new card game.
Learn a new card game.
Outside -
Go be a kid! Investigate! Notice! Wonder!
Please share other resources you come across or have used in the past. If you have a topic that you would like added to the site please let us know. Just email the GT Facilitator at rccollins@dcsdk12.org
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