Free Resources

1. Socratic Discussions over books about being gifted - my personal favorite!

   • Choose a book. My recommendation for this grade level is The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide or 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids.

   • Learn about the Socratic process and the lessons you will cover before discussion.

   • Students will fill out this sheet (or something similar) to become experts on their chapters.

   • Discuss, debate, learn, and grow!!

2. Who Are You Unit - Learn about your Love Language, Creativity Type, the best and worst things about being gifted, and more in this unit!

3. Gifted 101 - An Introduction SEL Unit - Learn myths and facts about being gifted, how to make school better for you, understand overexcitabilities, and learn to be assertive and an advocate for yourself.

4. Overcoming Obstacles - Probably one of the most comprehensive and quality curriculums that you can find for free. Spans grades K-12.

5. SEL Curriculum from Missouri Gifted Association

• Sort by grade level, topic, and more!

• I contributed lessons on debate and peer pressure, if you want to check them out!

6. Virtual Calming Room

7. Mindfulness/Meditation Website for K-8

Purchase Curriculum

1. The Gifted Kids Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to Help Children Reduce Stress, Balance Emotions, and Build Confidence - 27 activities for ages 7-12

   • If you purchase this book, my partner created a slideshow for the lessons in it.

2. Jacob's Ladder is a reading program that is great for gifted students, and they now have affective units that hit social and emotional standards, as well as ELA!

   • Grade 3

   • Grades 4-5

3. Mind Up Curriculum - Grades 3-5. 15 lessons on mindfulness, self-regulation, and positive mindset.

   • Curriculums also available for K-2 and 6-8