ThinkBright Creative
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Altoona, Iowa, United States
About the store
Creative and rigorous resources that challenge gifted and advanced middle school students in ELA and beyond. I’m an experienced middle school educator with a background in gifted and talented education, and I’m passionate about creating resources that encourage depth, creativity, and flexible thinking. In my own classroom, I focus on designing materials that are both engaging and practical — resources that challenge students while still being easy for teachers to implement. Everything I share is thoughtfully designed to support meaningful thinking and authentic engagement.
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Wordplay Lesson & Activity Pack
Looking for engaging wordplay activities that challenge advanced middle school students without busywork? This Wordplay Lesson & Activity Pack is designed for grades 7–9, enrichment groups, and gifted & talented learners who are ready to think creatively, critically, and independently. This resource includes 13 different types of wordplay, each with a clear instructional lesson slide and 2–3 scaffolded activities that push students beyond basic definitions into original writing, problem-solvi
7th - 9th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.4
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Word Study - Multiple Meaning Words
Looking for a consistent, low-prep word study routine you can use all year? This resource includes 36 weekly multiple-meaning word activities designed for middle school students, with built-in flexibility for whole-class instruction, small groups, and independent practice. Common Core Aligned: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4, L.5 (Vocabulary Acquisition and Use) This resource includes multiple formats so you can use it your way: Student-facing activity slides (one per week) Teacher answer slides for quic
6th - 8th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.6
Interactive Story Writing Toolkit: Digital Adventure Lesson, Story Map, Template
Interactive Story Adventure: Branching Paths & Multiple Endings – TAG/Gifted FriendlyProduct DescriptionEngage your students with a digital interactive story lesson that brings narrative writing to life! This standards-aligned resource allows students to create branching stories with multiple endings, analyze how story elements interact, and develop creative, critical-thinking skills. Perfect for middle and high school students, this lesson is flexible for whole-class, small-group, or indepe
7th - 10th
Creative Writing, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.W.3
Word Links: Weekly Critical Thinking Challenge
Word Links are a fun, low-prep way to build vocabulary, strengthen critical thinking, and grow students’ background knowledge. This resource includes 42 task cards, a ready-to-use slideshow, and a Google Form, making it easy to implement as a weekly challenge, bell ringer, game, or PBIS incentive. Post the prompt digitally or in your classroom and collect student responses digitally for quick checking and point tracking. Encourages higher-level thinking Builds vocabulary and word relation
7th - 9th
Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Extensions Writing Choice Boards - Writing Standard Specific
Looking for high-level DOK 4 extensions that go beyond traditional writing assignments? These 3 printable DOK 4 Extension Choice Boards include 36 challenging, creative activities aligned to Common Core Writing Standards for grades 6–8. The activities invite students to analyze, revise, transform, and apply their learning through a mix of tasks such as narrative redesigns, argument challenges, rhetorical analysis, creative projects, and multimedia options. While writing is central, students also
6th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.8.1
, W.8.2
, W.8.3
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About the store
Experience
Creative and rigorous resources that challenge gifted and advanced middle school students in ELA and beyond. I’m an experienced middle school educator with a background in gifted and talented education, and I’m passionate about creating resources that encourage depth, creativity, and flexible thinking. In my own classroom, I focus on designing materials that are both engaging and practical — resources that challenge students while still being easy for teachers to implement. Everything I share is thoughtfully designed to support meaningful thinking and authentic engagement.
Teaching style
My teaching style is thoughtful and creative, with a focus on depth, clarity, and meaningful challenge. I design resources that encourage curiosity, flexible thinking, and authentic engagement, particularly for gifted and advanced learners.
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