Flexible Learning Strategies and Gifted Education Blog
Welcome to the InterestEd Blog, a space for educators and families to find practical strategies, flexible approaches, and encouragement for meaningful learning. Here you’ll find ideas, tools, and insights drawn from my work as an educator, coach, consultant, and homeschool parent, with a focus on supporting gifted and advanced learners in ways that benefit all students.
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Latest Articles:
What You Should Know About Me: A Simple Way to Understand Your Students
A simple, meaningful activity to help you truly understand your students from the start. This one-page student profile builds relationships, supports student voice, and gives you insight you can actually use.
When Learning Stops Being Easy
When my daughter admitted that she wasn’t sure she liked her advanced math class because it felt hard, I realized she might be experiencing true academic challenge for the first time. That car ride led to a conversation about why struggle matters in learning, especially for gifted students, and how growth often happens in the space just beyond what feels comfortable. This post explores the zone of proximal development through a real parenting moment and offers insight for educators and families navigating productive challenge.
20 Words to Know in Gifted Education
Words shape how we see giftedness. This family-friendly guide explains 20 key terms every parent and teacher should know — and includes a free printable PDF glossary to help you understand and support gifted learners with confidence.
A Fresh Take on Choice Boards
A fresh, ready-to-go Choice Board Toolkit designed for busy teachers who want to build student ownership and engagement through flexible learning options.
Differentiation Through Choice: A Classroom Strategy
Discover how student choice empowers gifted learners to take ownership of their education. This post explores how to design meaningful choice boards that balance structure and flexibility — and includes a link to a downloadable, editable Canva template for teachers.