Elementary Resources
Mathematics
Problem of the Week from the Math Forum
Enrichment math problems recommended by Investigations math
Youth Enrichment Programs
This is a great place for students to take art classes. The Dahl also has a variety of music, art and theatre events.
Competitions
This is an organization that uses creative problem-solving scenarios to teach life skills and expand imagination. If interested in this, check with your school to see if there is a DI group.
Contest is designed and sponsored by the Geographic Society to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography.
Introduces younger students to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.
Books
The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide For Ages 10 and Under
A great book for students to learn more about themselves and hear thoughts and feelings from other gifted students.
Books
Encouraging Your Child’s Science Talent: The Involved Parents’ Guide
Author Michael S. Matthews looks at ways to engage children in the primary years, thus ensuring that they develop a love of science that will last a lifetime.