Enrichment Corner

I work with gifted students, kindergarten through 6th grade. I have developed this packet over the past several years to make it easier for students to work on research projects, without being dependent on their classroom teacher. This packet will make it simple to extend the learning of your curious students who are thirsty for more! It includes checkpoints for teacher approval, a rubric for assessment and a separate student reflection page. Parents will love the independent learning opportunit

A fun game to get your students thinking critically. This template can be used during indoor recess or other periods of down time. Each student takes a turn connecting two dots. When a square is completed, that student gets to put their initial in that square and takes another turn.

Do you have advanced math or science students who are always craving more?! This is the perfect project for them. Students can independently move from slide to slide and do the following: - Get background information on the Fibonacci Sequence - Understand how the sequence works within math and science - Engage with the slides through activities that require them to add their answers/thoughts - Create a project to explain it to others at the end of the exploration Topics covered: - Fibo

This packet was designed for high-ability 2nd and 3rd graders for their Genius Hour or Passion Projects, but has also been used with gifted 1st graders as well. This will help students develop guiding questions and follow the packet independently, without relying heavily on the teacher for guidance. Included: planning sheet, teacher checkpoints, topic ideas, note pages, source page, student reflection and rubric. Enrichment made easy!

- 10 full lesson plans - ELA reflection prompts included for each lesson! - Every student becomes a maker! - Easy to follow instructions! - Easy to find materials! Are you looking for a fun way to teach cooperation and teamwork? Would you love to tie that in to your science curriculum? These Engineering Team Challenges are for you! 10 flexible lesson plans are included that can be adapted by time and grade level. Step-by-step teacher instructions can be used explicitly or as a starting point.

These lessons use the NASA Design Cycle to teach these dimensions of creativity: fluid thinking, flexible thinking, original thinking, and elaboration. Lessons 1-7 each have a STEM challenge to support the creative thinking concept. Lesson 8 wraps up the unit and includes a student reflection. Lessons include materials to check for prior knowledge, label key questions for the students to think about during the investigation, step-by-step instructions for each STEM challenges, as well as ideas t

This packet of activities allows students to learn and practice the four creative thinking principles: fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration. Through these hands-on and engaging challenges, students will work in small groups to stretch their creative thinking and reasoning skills. This packet is easy to implement and teacher/student-friendly. Instructions for students to check in are included with each set of challenges. No materials are required. I let mine use white boards and dry

Many times, we need quick ideas that are rooted in best practices and research to challenge our gifted students. This is a resource for elementary teachers and staff to keep high-ability students engaged and challenged in meaningful ways. Each idea has been tested, has shown student growth, and is listed by subject area and could be easily modified for your grade level (1st-6th).

Challenge your best writers with fun and thought-provoking writing prompts! There are a variety of types to keep them intrigued and engaged! 1. Quick Challenges (1 page - no more, no less) 2. Story Ideas (plot suggestions) 3. Titles (attention grabbers) 4. These Three Elements (tie 3 seemingly unrelated elements into a story) 5. Attention Grabbers (first sentences that will really hook your readers) 6. Poetry (a variety of challenges) I print this off on colored paper (like a booklet) for

High-ability readers often need opportunities to analyze a variety of texts, but many of the resources out there are entire units, or are meant for teachers with a whole class. This author project allows a high-ability/high-achieving reader to work independently and move through the standards at his or her own pace. All student instructions are included. No materials are required.

Here is a wonderful, real-world research project on personal computers. Students will be given a budget to "design their own PC" to share with you. Each student will have their own copy of the Google Slides to work on that can be shared back to you for easy grading. The slides contain all of the background information and areas for students to type their own answers. At the end of the project, there are two slides with a rubric: one for self-evaluation and one for teacher feedback. The slides co

This is a cross-curricular project that covers all subject areas. It is ideal for your high-ability math/science students and high-ability readers/writers. It is guided, ready to print and includes teacher checkpoints to make sure your students stay on track. Research projects made easy! The investigation begins with topics investigated by students: - Light years - Astronomy - Space Exploration - Importance of the Sun - The students will even apply their knowledge to interpret an idio

This is an independent project for your avid readers! It requires them to think abstractly and make advanced connections between texts.

Do you have students who are experts in an area that you are studying or an area of interest for your other students? This is the perfect way to give them a small amount of time to present their expertise to the class. It is extremely versatile! How have I used this? - This has been used as a whole-class assignment, or as an enrichment project. - They could prepare at school, but mostly this has been an on-your-own-time activity. - I have used it with 2nd-6th graders. The difficulty depends

These are open-ended questions for your high-ability readers and writers! Each question requires advanced reflection. These can also be used for groups to discuss in literature circles or book reports!

These are open-ended questions for your high-ability readers and writers! Each question requires advanced reflection. These can also be used for groups to discuss in literature circles or book reports!

For some students, coming up with a topic of study can last a lifetime! Help your students get started by providing this list as a guide. Each idea listed is cross-curricular and aligned to specific topics from grade level Common Core standards. This list allows for student flexibility, choice and a sense of ownership!

This is a inexpensive and easy way to keep your problem solving resources clean! Students can record their answers to 9x9 Sudoko puzzles on this sheet and not on your originals.

Students will be able to record what they plan to and do get finished for each work session. I keep this at school in their research folders. - Can be printed on 8.5x11 or larger for students as needed. - Clear expectations printed on the sheet. - Can easily be used to communicate with parents.

Help design personalized projects and opportunities for your high-ability students with this Interest Inventory. It is set up in a way that guides students towards higher-level options to help cut down on teacher prep.