ABSTRACT

What does it mean to be a successful person? What traits and characteristics define successful people? Why do gifted children, in particular, need a strong affective curricula in order to maximize their potential? These questions and more are explored in this guide to helping gifted children in grades 4-7 as they navigate the complicated social and emotional aspects of their lives. This curriculum is designed to help gifted children explore their giftedness, develop resiliency, manage their intensities, face adversities and tough situations, and cultivate their talents and passions. Including lesson plans, worksheets, and connections to Common Core State Standards, I'm Not Just Gifted is the practical guide necessary for anyone serving and working with gifted children.

Grades 4-7

section Section I|18 pages

Overview and Essential Understanding

chapter Chapter 1|3 pages

Understanding the Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Children

A Primer

chapter Chapter 2|2 pages

The Case for Affective Curriculum

chapter Chapter 3|4 pages

Embedding Affective Curriculum Into the Classroom

chapter Chapter 4|6 pages

Evidence-Based Design and Lesson Overview

section Section II|161 pages

Social-Emotional Curriculum for Guiding Gifted Students

chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

Unit I

So I'm Gifted … What Does That Mean?

chapter Chapter 6|31 pages

Unit II

Don't Forget About Emotional Intelligence

chapter Chapter 7|40 pages

Unit III

Daily Habits for Successful Living

chapter Chapter 8|31 pages

Unit IV

The Art of Bouncing Back

chapter Chapter 9|41 pages

Unit V

Cultivating Your Talents and Passions