Primary Gifted Program (K-2) Students
Some PGP teachers have reached out to parents letting them know they can continue to work on their project at home if they are able. If your student has questions about the work they have been doing in PGP, please reach out to the PGP teacher directly. Additionally, starting with the roll out of Week 3, there will be weekly activities for PGP students posted in the Resources section of the
Digital Backpack.
In the meantime,
learn a new game (watch the video for instructions for any and all ages to play) using what you already have at home: use a checker/chess board, or draw lines on paper, and 2 different types of pieces (think: 2 different types of dried beans or peas, game pieces from another game, colored pieces of paper - anything works!), to increase the difficulty try making a larger board.
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SPIRAL (3-5) Students
An email went out from Bendwood on Monday with a letter from
Ms. Bassett and
Ms. de Conceicao with details about how SPIRAL students will be able to continue their learning from home.
- SPIRAL teachers are also reaching out to each of their students individually to check in and discuss next steps
- SPIRAL teachers are working on lessons and engaging activities to put on their It's Learning page for students to begin accessing on Monday March 30th
- The best way to contact your SPIRAL teacher is through their district email, students are able to communicate through It's Learning as well
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Secondary Students
Here are some resources that may be helpful to furthering learning at home:
EdX - Free, open access to a wide variety of courses from top universities
Parents
A partner of SBISD Advanced Academics and the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented, Colin Seale of ThinkLaw, recorded a webinar for parents on very practical and realistic tips for keeping student's minds engaged during this time of uncharted territory.
Take a listen here.
General Resources for At Home Engagement
Free art lessons! - Many artists and illustrators have come together to offer free classes for adults and kids alike, take advantage and learn new skills!
