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		<title>Using The Frayer Model to Teach Vocabulary Concepts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Frayer model is one of the few tools for teachers that&#8217;s been in classrooms longer than I have. When I first started teaching, I was using it, and it&#8217;s still going strong in classrooms around the world. Let&#8217;s find out why the Frayer Model has enjoyed such long-lasting popularity! What is the Frayer Model? ... <a title="Using The Frayer Model to Teach Vocabulary Concepts" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/using-the-frayer-model-to-teach-vocabulary-concepts/" aria-label="More on Using The Frayer Model to Teach Vocabulary Concepts">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Free Discussion and Study Guide for Depth and Complexity</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Turning Professional Reading Into Classroom Practice True Confessions: I&#8217;ve bought so many books on pedagogy that I have never read. I had the best of intentions, but it never happened. They just sit on my bookshelf resenting me for buying them and never even cracking the cover. The really frustrating thing is that I bought ... <a title="Free Discussion and Study Guide for Depth and Complexity" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/free-discussion-and-study-guide-for-depth-and-complexity/" aria-label="More on Free Discussion and Study Guide for Depth and Complexity">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Tally Marks Can Help You Teach Vocabulary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re used to using tally marks for math, but tally marks can help you teach vocabulary, too. It’s very simple: just use tally marks to track words you’re trying to practice. Like anything else that sounds simple, there’s more to it if you dive in! How to Use Tally Marks to Practice New Vocabulary I ... <a title="How Tally Marks Can Help You Teach Vocabulary" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/how-tally-marks-can-help-you-teach-vocabulary/" aria-label="More on How Tally Marks Can Help You Teach Vocabulary">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Using Cinquain Poems to Teach Vocabulary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even when I’m teaching science or math, my English degree means that I love using poetry and literature to teach every content area. Cinquain poems are one of my favorite things to use to get students connected deeply to the concept we’re studying. Cinquain poems are perfect for teaching vocabulary because they’re short, student-friendly, and ... <a title="Using Cinquain Poems to Teach Vocabulary" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/using-cinquain-poems-to-teach-vocabulary/" aria-label="More on Using Cinquain Poems to Teach Vocabulary">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Using Depth and Complexity in a Project-Based Learning Classroom</title>
		<link>https://giftedguru.com/using-depth-and-complexity-in-a-project-based-learning-classroom/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I recently received a thoughtful email from a teacher who attended one of my Depth and Complexity trainings. She is teaching a self-directed, project-based learning course where students design projects around their own passions and interests. This is the first year the course is running full-time, and she is looking for ways to add structure ... <a title="Using Depth and Complexity in a Project-Based Learning Classroom" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/using-depth-and-complexity-in-a-project-based-learning-classroom/" aria-label="More on Using Depth and Complexity in a Project-Based Learning Classroom">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Executive Functioning and Gifted Learners: A Practical Guide for Adults</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development & Habits]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Understanding Executive Functioning in Gifted Children I have spent my entire career, both professionally and as a parent, working to understand how executive functioning shapes the lives of gifted kids. The patterns are unmistakable. A child can think with remarkable depth and still struggle to remember a simple direction. Adults often feel perplexed when the ... <a title="Executive Functioning and Gifted Learners: A Practical Guide for Adults" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/executive-functioning-and-gifted-learners-a-practical-guide-for-adults/" aria-label="More on Executive Functioning and Gifted Learners: A Practical Guide for Adults">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mix Pair Share: The Simple Strategy That Delivers Big Thinking</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Should I Use Mix-Pair-Share? I get asked a lot: “Is Mix-Pair-Share just a cute classroom game, or is there real substance behind it?” Mix-Pair-Share is Think-Pair-Share&#8217;s upscale cousin, and I love it. Short answer: it is absolutely worth your time, and not just for the kids who always have something to say. What is Mix-Pair-Share? ... <a title="Mix Pair Share: The Simple Strategy That Delivers Big Thinking" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/mix-pair-share-the-simple-strategy-that-delivers-big-thinking/" aria-label="More on Mix Pair Share: The Simple Strategy That Delivers Big Thinking">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>12 Ready-to-Use Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners (That You Can Start Tomorrow)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After decades in gifted education, I&#8217;ve learned one thing: teachers don&#8217;t need more theory. You need practical strategies that work on Tuesday morning when you have 28 kids, three different readiness levels, and approximately 47 seconds to implement differentiation before someone needs a bandaid or the bathroom. This isn&#8217;t an article about why differentiation matters. ... <a title="12 Ready-to-Use Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners (That You Can Start Tomorrow)" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/12-ready-to-use-differentiation-strategies-for-gifted-learners-that-you-can-start-tomorrow/" aria-label="More on 12 Ready-to-Use Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners (That You Can Start Tomorrow)">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bringing Depth and Complexity to PE, Music, and Other Performance-Based Classes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’ve been hanging out with me for any length of time, you know I’m obsessed with the Depth and Complexity framework. It’s like a Swiss Army knife for thinking. It&#8217;s versatile, it&#8217;s sharp, and it&#8217;s oh-so-useful. But what if we take this brainy tool out of the traditional classroom and into the wild world ... <a title="Bringing Depth and Complexity to PE, Music, and Other Performance-Based Classes" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/bringing-depth-and-complexity-to-pe-music-and-other-performance-based-classes/" aria-label="More on Bringing Depth and Complexity to PE, Music, and Other Performance-Based Classes">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Celebrate Earth Day with a Clever Twist: New Low-Prep Activities for Gifted Learners</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Van Gemert]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why Earth Day Matters Earth Day is sneaking up on us (April 22nd is right around the corner) and if you’re anything like me, you’re juggling a million things as testing season looms (sorry to remind you!). But here’s the thing: our students deserve a celebration of our planet that’s as smart as they are. ... <a title="Celebrate Earth Day with a Clever Twist: New Low-Prep Activities for Gifted Learners" class="read-more" href="https://giftedguru.com/earth-day-low-prep-activities/" aria-label="More on Celebrate Earth Day with a Clever Twist: New Low-Prep Activities for Gifted Learners">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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