Giftedness
A strong desire to learn or know something
What is curiousity?
Like being a brain builder — every time you practice, make a mistake, or try something new, your brain gets stronger! You might think, “I can’t do this... yet.”
What is growth mindset?
She helps us practice mindfulness. She lights up, changes colors, and helps us practice our breathing in Obsidian groups.
Who is Sally?
This boy finds a golden ticket inside a chocolate bar.
Who is Charlie? (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
This big cat is the only one that lives and hunts in groups called prides.
What is a lion?
An invisible voice in your head that says, 'It’s not good enough!' even when you did a great job
What is Perfectionisn?
Being able to think of more than one way to do something or solve a problem
An exercise that strengthens your core muscles by holding your body in a straight line from your head to your heels, with your body supported on your forearms and toes
What is a plank?
This series by Jeff Kinney features a middle schooler named Greg Heffley.
What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
This bird is the fastest animal on Earth when diving for prey.
What is a peregrine falcoln?
Feeling like you're not smart or talented enough; feeling like "a fraud"
What is an Imposter? or What is Imposter Syndrome?
Like thinking your brain is a rock — it can’t grow or change.
What is a fixed mindset?
Paying close attention to what is happening right now, without judging it.
What is Mindfulness?
This dystopian trilogy by Suzanne Collins features a girl named Katniss Everdeen.
What is The Hunger Games?
These mammals use echolocation to find their way in the dark.
What is a bat?
It’s like your feelings have a superpower — they’re extra big and you feel them deeply. That’s not a bad thing! It just means you care a lot and notice emotions in yourself and others.
What is emotional sensitivity? or What is deep empathy?
Using your imagination to come up with new and fun ideas
What is creativity?
Finish this sentence: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That's why it's called the ___________.
What is the present?
This graphic novel series by Dav Pikey features a half-dog, half-human, police officer.
What is Dog Man?
This Arctic animal can survive extreme cold thanks to its three-layered fur and fat.
When your brain and body react strongly to things. You might feel big feelings, have tons of energy, notice little details, ask lots of questions. I get so EXCITED to talk about Disneyland.
What is an Overexcitability or Intensity?
Not giving up, even when something is hard.
What is resilience or perseverance?
This means being kind and understanding to yourself, especially when you're having a tough time.
What is self compassion?
This brave girl, raised by wolves, helps rescue animals in the rainforest in The One and Only Ivan.
Who is Julia?
This insect can lift objects more than 50 times its body weight—like you lifting a car!
What is an ant?