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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QR Code Scavenger Hunt Vocabulary & Tone Activity
Bring vocabulary learning to life with this ready-to-use QR Code Scavenger Hunt that turns academic vocabulary practice into an active, movement-based learning experience. Students follow clues, scan QR codes, and access definitions as they move through the school—building engagement, independence, and academic language skills. This low-prep, editable resource is designed for easy implementation and maximum flexibility. Teachers can quickly customize locations and clues to fit any classroom or
7th - 9th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
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
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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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