Sharpen Stem Activity and Design Generators

Prompt that says, "Prototype a dog treat launcher using a microcomputer."

The Sharpen #STEM Activity and Design Generators can be used to randomly produce #DesignThinking challenges for #students.

Imaginariums for Creative Thinking from Susan Maynor

Paradoxing prompts from Imaginarium

Download free creative thinking Imaginarium Packs from Susan Maynor (@shmaynor)! Brilliant for #GiftedAndTalented and any #student you want to inspire to #innovate

Valentine’s Day: Some “Heartfelt” Resources for Teachers

Give your elementary students some Would You Rather Math with a Valentine’s Day theme with this free download!

NPR Student Podcast Challenge

a young girl holding her toy microphone while singing

Take advantage of the curriculum materials for the NPR Student Podcast Challenge to give your students an opportunity to present their learning in a creative way.

Gifts for the Gifted – Rob Ives Paper Automata

If you’ve run out of time to find a gift, consider downloading one of these paper automata projects to make together with your child!

Gifts for the Gifted — The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids

This week’s gift recommendation is a book of “Brain-Busters” for kids ages 9-12. Fun for the classroom and/or the family!