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There is no assigned homework for TAG, as deadlines and due dates approach for projects, individuals and/or teams may work on them at home.

For information on what is happening in TAG, please contact me for a link to my TAG Parent Google Classroom.

Students in grades K-2 see me for enrichment on a rotating basis.

Students in grades 3-6 are identified for participation in the Talented and Gifted Program - TAG Program.

Ways to Reinforce Thinking Skills at Home:

Critical Thinking

• Engage in Discussions: Hold family debates on current events or ethical dilemmas, encouraging evidence-based reasoning.

• Analyze Media: Watch news or documentaries and discuss biases, perspectives, and the credibility of sources.

• Problem-Solving Activities: Solve puzzles, riddles, or brainteasers as a family.

• Ask Open-Ended Questions: Encourage explanations of decisions and reasoning behind opinions.

• Evaluate Decisions: Reflect on past family decisions and discuss what worked and what didn’t.

Creative Thinking

• Encourage Storytelling: Create stories together, adding twists and turns to inspire imagination.

• DIY Projects: Build, craft, or design things from household items.

• Improvisation Games: Play games like charades to encourage spontaneous creativity.

• Explore Art and Music: Experiment with painting, writing songs, or learning new instruments.

• Brainstorm Sessions: Solve hypothetical challenges like “How would you survive on a deserted island?”

Deductive Reasoning

• Play Logic Games: Engage in games like chess, Sudoku, or Clue to build logical reasoning.

• Solve Mysteries: Read or watch mystery stories and predict outcomes based on clues.

• Practice Categorization: Sort objects or ideas based on specific criteria (e.g., color, purpose).

• Explore “If-Then” Scenarios: Discuss hypothetical situations and evaluate outcomes (e.g., “If we planted a garden, what would we grow and why?”).

• Analyze Patterns: Identify patterns in nature, art, or numbers, and discuss their significance.