Coats of Arms, Seals, and Other Heraldry

Differentiation TechniqueThink Big! But Also Small.

Read The Overview: Moving Between the Specific and Abstract

When differentiating, it's helpful to note where on the "spectrum of abstraction" your content lies. Then, see what happens when you move that content to be more abstract or more specific. It often unlocks lots of new opportunities for thinking.

Exploring Circumference With Famous Circles

Remembering the formulae for area and circumference of a circle is often a challenge for students due to their surface similarities as well as the additional confusion of radius and diameter. I like to tackle them one at a time and give students a chance to explore the origin of each formula. Let's look at circumference today by utilizing some famous circles from around the world... and beyond!

Concept Attainment: A Model for Inductive Thinking

The first grammar lesson in our reading program is titled "types of sentences." Nothing excites gifted 11 year olds less than watching me explain the difference between interrogative and declarative sentences. This year, rather than teach the lesson using direct instruction, I used another model of instruction: concept attainment.

Exploring Circumference With Famous Circles

Concept Attainment: A Model for Inductive Thinking

Inductive Thinking in Spelling and Vocabulary

Multiple Perspectives: Right And Wrong At The Same Time?

Movie Previews and Poems’ Tones

Differentiation TechniqueThink Big! But Also Small.

Read The Overview: Moving Between the Specific and Abstract

Specific Examples of “Think Big! But Also Small.”