Educational Insights & Strategies

Welcome to the InterestEd Blog — a space for educators and parents to find practical ideas, flexible strategies, and inspiration for joyful learning. Here you’ll discover tips, planning tools, and insights drawn from my work as an educator, coach, and homeschool parent, with a special focus on gifted and advanced learners.

Looking for something specific? Search by topic or keyword to find articles on topics like social-emotional learning, advocacy, growth mindset, literacy, and much more!

Exciting News: I’ll Be Presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education

I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the 2025 WATG Conference on Gifted Education! My session explores what schools can learn from homeschooling gifted students—especially around flexibility, curiosity, and student-led learning.

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Letting Go of Perfect: Tools for Helping Gifted Learners Thrive

Gifted students often hold themselves to impossible standards, equating their worth with flawless performance. This post explores why perfectionism is common among gifted learners and how educators and parents can help them develop a healthier, more resilient mindset.

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Using SCAMPER to Spark Creativity in Gifted Writers

Discover how the SCAMPER framework transforms creative writing for gifted students. Learn to apply it in your ELA classroom and explore the classroom-ready Story Rewrite Challenge, available in printable and editable formats.

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