Author: Colleen Kessler

Colleen is an explorer, tinkerer, educator, writer, creator, and a passionate advocate for the needs of gifted and twice-exceptional children. She has a B.S. in elementary education, a M.Ed. in gifted studies, is a sought-after national speaker and educational consultant, and is the founder of the popular blog and podcast Raising Lifelong Learners, as well as Raising Poppies, a community of support for parents of gifted children. She lives in northeast Ohio with her four bright and quirky kiddos, patient husband, and ever-changing collection of small reptiles, mammals, and insects.
Fall Slime Science Activity

Fall Slime Science Activity

Fall is the season for pumpkins, leaves, and acorns. This fall, bring some fall into your science classroom when you make this stretchy and glittery fall slime recipe! Kids will love playing with this slime so much, they won’t realize they are learning all about chemical bonds. Fall Slime Science Experiment Follow these steps to…

Unlocking Potential | The Benefits of Online Reading Programs for Neurodivergent Learners

Unlocking Potential | The Benefits of Online Reading Programs for Neurodivergent Learners

An online reading program like Reading Eggs can be a valuable tool for helping a young neurodivergent kiddo work at his or her own pace, and help a busy homeschool mama be sure she’s meeting her child’s needs. We’ve used Reading Eggs a few times over the years to take the pressure off when I needed it — and my youngest used it to teach himself to read! In fact, we just started it up again for him as he needed a little more support in some comprehension areas.

Magnificent Music Games

Magnificent Music Games

My oldest daughter is always singing. Always. She’d love to make it to Broadway one day, but in the meantime, she remains active in our local musical theater productions, takes voice lessons, and performs as she walks around the house. Music is a language she speaks fluently and has embraced with her whole heart. We’ve…

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