RLL 34 Ginny Kochis: Cultivating Critical Thinkers
We really want to encourage critical and creative thinking in our kids — especially with so many things going on in the world that require us to think clearly and make informed decisions. Ginny Kochis has some great tips for developing these skills...
Make a Paper Plate Maze STEM Challenge
STEM activities are a lot of fun and educational, but the best kind of STEM activities are open-ended, allowing children to think for themselves. In this paper plate maze STEM challenge, kids are challenged to make a marble maze using household materials. They must...
Super Cute Pinecone Hedgehog Craft for Kids
Fall in Northeast Ohio is one of my favorite times. I just love the crisp cool bite in the air while the sun shines high. I adore the leaves of all different colors, and the sticks and pinecones all around, just waiting for some sool weather crafting. These...
Free Star Wars Printable Coloring Pages
Our whole house is filled with Star Wars fans, so we’re always looking for fun Star Wars activities for the whole family. I love finding ways to encourage all of the kids to join into our activities, and coloring pages are good levelers. The bigger kids can use...
Fun Star Wars Learning Activities for Young Fans
It’s obvious around here that our kids — big and small — are huge Star Wars fans. Why? Because all of them (even the kiddos who have never seen the movies) know lines, play Star Wars Lego, and read all of the great DK Star Wars books we have. Even...Welcome!
Hi! I’m Colleen, gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of four gifted/twice-exceptional kids.
Grab a cup of coffee, some of that chocolate you’re hiding from the kids, and join me as I learn, experiment, and explore with my kiddos — and hopefully inspire you a little in your journey alongside smart, quirky, creative kids, too!
